New CPR breathing monitor tested in ambulances

NCT ID NCT04988906

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a device that gives paramedics real-time feedback on how well they are breathing for a patient during CPR after a cardiac arrest. Researchers compared breathing quality before and after using the device in over 400 patients. The goal was to see if the device helps paramedics deliver the right amount of air during resuscitation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Zoll Accuvent Ventilation Monitor (device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help paramedics deliver better breathing support during CPR, potentially improving survival chances for cardiac arrest patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed before-and-after study, not a randomized trial. The device may not work well in all real-world emergency settings, and better ventilation does not guarantee better survival.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiac arrest Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Respiratory Aspiration

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OUT-OF-HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

Toronto, Ontario, M4N3M5, Canada

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