Bulky gear slows CPR? study tests best switch time for firefighters

NCT ID NCT06986200

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiac arrest occupational disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Academic Simulation Center

    Vienna, State of Vienna, 1210, Austria