Is It Necessary to Add the Feedback Insufflation Time in Manikins? A Simulation Pilot Study

Area of Science:

• Emergency Medicine
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
• Resuscitation Quality

Background:

• High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is crucial for patient survival.
• Ventilation quality, particularly inspiration time, is often suboptimal in basic life support.
• Effective training methods are needed to improve ventilation skills among rescuers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of two training sessions on ventilation quality in lifeguards.
• To assess the role of inspiration time in improving ventilation quality during CPR.
• To determine the effectiveness of feedback-driven CPR training.

Main Methods:

• A pilot simulation study involving 10 lifeguard students.
• Two CPR training sessions with feedback tools, separated by three weeks.
• Participants performed CPR on a manikin, with tests conducted pre-training and post-training.

Main Results:

• Chest compression quality significantly improved after one training session.
• Ventilation quality showed progressive improvement across training sessions (0% to 15%).
• The two-session program focusing on inspiration time led to significant improvements in bag-mask ventilation quality.

Conclusions:

• A two-session training program focusing on inspiratory times significantly enhances bag-mask ventilation quality.
• Training that emphasizes insufflation time, not just volume, is key to improving ventilation quality.
• This approach offers a promising strategy for improving CPR skills in pre-hospital settings.