Publications by authors named "Baskett P"
Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine how long it takes rescuers to complete five cycles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using a compression-ventilation (CV) ratio of 30:2.
Materials And Methods: Twenty subjects, who were all members of the medical service at a motor racing circuit and trained in basic life support (BLS), were instructed to provide five cycles of CPR with a CV ratio of 30:2 using a manikin (Little Anne Adult CPR Manikin, Laerdal, Stavanger, Norway). The time taken to deliver the first two breaths and to complete all five cycles was recorded.
The Advanced Life Support (ALS) course was designed initially to teach, and thereby enhance the practice and effectiveness of, resuscitation from cardiac arrest. The target candidates were doctors, nurses and paramedics, and particularly those working in areas likely to encounter such an emergency.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study was conducted to assess the varying attitudes in Europe towards ethical aspects of resuscitation in Europe.
Method: The ethics of resuscitation is a key discussion topic in the European Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support (ALS) course. A questionnaire was sent to all leading ALS course directors in 20 European countries.
Background: The ProSeal is a wire-reinforced laryngeal mask airway with an additional drain tube that leads to the distal tip of the laryngeal cuff. The design should improve the seal with the larynx.
Methods: The ProSeal and classic laryngeal mask airways were compared in 180 patients in a randomized crossover study.