CARDIAC ARREST (CA)

This study tested a new, hands-free ultrasound device called RescueDoppler. It's a patch placed on the neck to continuously monitor blood flow to the brain during CPR for cardiac arrest. The goal was to see if it could reliably tell rescuers when chest compressions are working or…

This study tested whether emergency dispatchers can give better CPR instructions using a video call compared to a regular phone call. Researchers used manikins and volunteers to simulate CPR in both ideal and challenging conditions, like poor lighting or background noise. The goa…

This study aimed to understand the long-term quality of life and mental health of people who survived a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. Researchers followed 74 patients who were saved using a special advanced life support machine (called eCPR or ECMO). They used surveys and …

This study looked back at the medical records of 65 patients who suffered a severe cardiac arrest that did not respond to standard CPR and required a heart-lung support machine. The goal was to identify which factors, like the time without blood flow or certain blood test results…

This study aimed to understand how wearing full firefighting protective gear affects the quality of chest compressions during CPR. Thirty-eight firefighters performed simulated CPR in teams while wearing their standard equipment, testing different rotation schedules. Researchers …