Bulky gear slows CPR? study tests best switch time for firefighters
NCT ID NCT06986200
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how wearing full firefighter protective gear affects chest compressions during CPR. 38 healthy firefighters performed 12 minutes of CPR in teams, switching every 1 or 2 minutes. The goal was to see which interval leads to better compression depth and quality.
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Academic Simulation Center
Vienna, State of Vienna, 1210, Austria
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