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Performance of Basic Life Support by Lifeboat Crewmembers While Wearing a Survival Suit and Life Vest: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Venema, Allart M; Sahinovic, Marko M; Ramaker, Albert J D W R; van de Riet, Yvette N; Absalom, Anthony R; Wietasch, J K Götz.
Affiliation
  • Venema AM; Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
  • Sahinovic MM; Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
  • Ramaker AJDWR; Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
  • van de Riet YN; Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
  • Absalom AR; Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
  • Wietasch JKG; Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
Front Public Health ; 9: 666553, 2021.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34295867
Introduction: Crewmembers of the "Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution" (KNRM) lifeboats must wear heavy survival suits with integrated lifejackets. This and the challenging environment onboard (boat movements, limited space) might influence Basic Life Support (BLS) performance. The primary objective of this study was to assess the impact of the protective gear on single-rescuer BLS-quality. Material and Methods: Sixty-five active KNRM crewmembers who had recently undergone a BLS-refresher course were randomized to wear either their protective gear (n = 32) or their civilian clothes (n = 33; control group) and performed five 2-min sessions of single rescuer BLS on a mannequin on dry land. BLS-quality was assessed according to Dutch and European Resuscitation guidelines. A between group analysis (Mann-Whitney U) and a repeated within group analysis of both groups (Friedman test) were performed. Results: There were no major demographic differences between the groups. The protective gear did not significant impair BLS-quality. It was also not associated with a significant increase in the perceived exertion of BLS (Borg's Rating scale). Compression depth, compression frequency, the percentage of correct compression depth and of not leaning on the thorax, and ventilation volumes in both groups were suboptimal when evaluated according to the BLS-guidelines. Conclusions: The protective gear worn by KNRM lifeboat-crewmembers does not have a significant influence on BLS-quality under controlled study conditions. The impact and significance on outcome in real life situations needs to be studied further. This study provides valuable input for optimizing the BLS-skills of lifeboat crewmembers.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Type of study: Clinical_trials Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: En Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2021 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Netherlands Country of publication: Switzerland

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Type of study: Clinical_trials Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: En Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2021 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Netherlands Country of publication: Switzerland