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CJC Pediatr Congenit Heart Dis ; 1(1): 30-36, 2022 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37969560

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Background: Timely use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) improves outcomes in sudden cardiopulmonary arrest (SCA). Our project aims were to: 1) identify the barriers to optimal AED use in the Québec City area elementary schools; 2) create targeted educational material regarding AEDs; and 3) measure the impact of the teaching module. Methods: Using a quality improvement in health-care framework, a survey exploring the barriers to AED use was sent to 139 elementary schools. We then developed a video teaching module on using AEDs to address these barriers. A convenience sample of 92 elementary school professionals participated in a mock scenario. Metrics related to AED use were assessed at baseline and after completing the post-teaching module. The primary outcome was the time to first shock and secondary outcomes consisted of evaluating the completion of each step required for safe and effective AED use. Results: The barrier analysis survey received a response rate of 52.5%. Most schools reported having an AED (95%), but 48.6% indicated that no formal training was offered. After the teaching module, the appropriate use of the AED in an SCA simulation improved from 53% to 92% (P < 0.001). The average time elapsed before first shock was 66 (95% confidence interval [CI], 63-70) seconds at baseline compared with 47 (95% CI, 45-49) seconds post-teaching module (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Lack of training, the main barrier to optimal use of AEDs in elementary schools, can be addressed through a brief video teaching module, thus improving the ability to deliver timely and effective defibrillation.


Contexte: L'utilisation rapide d'un défibrillateur externe automatisé (DEA) améliore les résultats en cas d'arrêt cardiorespiratoire soudain (ACS). Les objectifs de notre projet étaient les suivants : 1) déterminer les obstacles à l'utilisation optimale d'un DEA dans les écoles primaires de la région de Québec; 2) créer du matériel éducatif ciblé à propos des DEA; et 3) mesurer l'impact du module d'enseignement. Méthodologie: Dans le cadre d'un projet d'amélioration de la qualité des soins de santé, un sondage explorant les obstacles à l'utilisation des DEA a été envoyé à 139 écoles primaires. Nous avons ensuite mis au point un module d'enseignement vidéo sur l'utilisation des DEA afin de surmonter ces obstacles. Un échantillon de commodité comprenant 92 professionnels des écoles primaires a participé à un scénario fictif. Les paramètres liés à l'utilisation des DEA ont été évalués au départ et après le visionnement du module d'enseignement vidéo. Le principal critère d'évaluation était le temps écoulé entre l'ACS et l'administration du premier choc et les critères secondaires consistaient à évaluer la réalisation de chaque étape requise pour une utilisation sûre et efficace d'un DEA. Résultats: Le sondage d'analyse des obstacles a généré un taux de réponse de 52,5 %. La plupart des écoles ont signalé avoir un DEA (95 %), mais 48,6 % ont indiqué qu'aucune formation n'était offerte. Après le visionnement du module d'enseignement, l'utilisation appropriée du DEA dans le cadre d'une simulation d'ACS est passée de 53 à 92 % (P < 0,001). Le temps moyen écoulé avant l'administration du premier choc était de 66 secondes (intervalle de confiance [IC] à 95 %, 63-70) au départ, comparativement à 47 secondes (IC à 95 %, 45-49) après le visionnement du module d'enseignement (P < 0,001). Conclusions: Le principal obstacle à l'utilisation optimale d'un DEA dans les écoles primaires, soit l'absence de formation, peut être surmonté grâce à un court module d'enseignement vidéo, améliorant ainsi la capacité de procéder à une défibrillation rapide et efficace.

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CJEM ; 22(5): 692-700, 2020 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32638689

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OBJECTIVES: 1) To characterize mild, moderate, and severe fear of falling in older emergency department (ED) patients for minor injuries, and 2) to assess whether fear of falling could predict falls and returns to the ED within 6 months of the initial ED visit. METHODS: This study was part of the Canadian Emergency and Trauma Initiative (CETI) prospective cohort (2011-2016). Patients ages ≥ 65, who were independent in their basic daily activities and who were discharged from the ED after consulting for a minor injury, were included. Fear of falling was measured by the Short Falls Efficacy Scale International (SFES-I) in order to stratify fear of falling as mild (SFES-I = 7-8/28), moderate (SFES-I = 9-13/28), or severe (SFES-I = 14-28/28). Many other physical and psychological characteristics where collected. Research assistants conducted follow-up phone interviews at 3 and 6 months' post-ED visit, in which patients were asked to report returns to the ED. RESULTS: A total of 2,899 patients were enrolled and 2,009 had complete data at 6 months. Patients with moderate to severe fear of falling were more likely to be of ages ≥ 75, female, frailer with multiple comorbidities, and decreased mobility. Higher baseline fear of falling increased the risk of falling at 3 and 6 months (odds ratio [OR]-moderate-fear of falling: 1.63, p < 0.05, OR-severe-fear of falling 2.37, p < 0.05). Fear of falling positive predictive values for return to the ED or future falls were 7.7% to 17%. CONCLUSION: Although a high fear of falling is associated with increased risk of falling within 6 months of a minor injury in older patients, fear of falling considered alone was not shown to be a strong predictor of return to the ED and future falls.


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Acidentes por Quedas , Medo , Vida Independente , Idoso , Canadá , Serviço Hospitalar de Emergência , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Estudos Prospectivos
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