Publications by authors named "Dominik Stumpf"
Article Synopsis
- The study compared CPR quality using an automated external defibrillator (AED) with audio instructions only vs. audio plus video instructions among first-year medical students.
- The effectiveness of compressions, including key factors like depth and hand position, did not vary significantly between the two groups, although the video group had more incorrect decompressions.
- While students found the video instructions more supportive, they did not enhance overall CPR performance, suggesting potential cognitive overload, prompting further investigation into video content and its effects on different populations.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the effectiveness of verbal feedback from a second rescuer ("human feedback") versus mechanical feedback from a device during CPR training among medical students.
- The "human feedback" group performed as well as the "mechanical feedback" group in terms of CPR quality but was quicker to start compressions and made fewer errors in decompression.
- However, the "human feedback" group experienced more absolute hands-off time, suggesting a need for further investigation into optimizing human feedback training for CPR.
Translation of ERC resuscitation guidelines into clinical practice by emergency physicians.
Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med
January 2014
Article Synopsis
- The study compares emergency skills and knowledge of active and inactive out-of-hospital emergency physicians (OOHEP) in Austria attending mandatory refresher courses.
- Active OOHEP are more likely to use specific emergency procedures, such as initiating intraosseous access and therapeutic hypothermia, compared to their inactive counterparts.
- Younger OOHEP and those with recent resuscitation experience show better adherence to the European Resuscitation Council guidelines, indicating practical experience enhances knowledge application.
Article Synopsis
- Study evaluates the effectiveness of three CPR feedback devices (PocketCPR, CPRmeter, iPhone app PocketCPR) against standard BLS without feedback in a simulated scenario.
- Participants included 240 trained medical students who performed CPR on a manikin for 8 minutes, measuring various CPR quality metrics.
- Results showed that while some feedback devices prevented performance decline, effective compression rates remained low compared to standard BLS, and all devices delayed the start of CPR, potentially impacting outcomes negatively.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare rescuer exertion when using a manual resuscitation device (Animax) against standard CPR methods.
- Key metrics included heart rate pressure product (RPP), perceived exertion on the Borg scale, fine motor skills, and lactate concentration during performance.
- Results showed no significant difference in RPP, but the MRD led to higher perceived exertion and lactate levels, indicating that while the RPP remained similar, subjective effort was greater with the MRD, suggesting the need for frequent rescuer changes during CPR.
Article Synopsis
- The study introduces an Effective Compression Ratio (ECR) to evaluate the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by combining key parameters like compression depth, hand position, and decompression.
- Research involved analyzing CPR studies via PubMed, showing ECR values ranging from 0.03 to 0.67, indicating varied CPR quality.
- The ECR provides a quick and meaningful assessment for CPR performance, making it easier to compare results across studies and adaptable to different training devices and guidelines.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the performance of a manually operated mechanical resuscitation device (MRD), called "Animax," with standard single rescuer basic life support (BLS) among 80 trained medical students.
- The use of the MRD resulted in significantly more effective chest compressions, less hands-off time, and a higher minute-volume of ventilation compared to standard BLS; however, both methods failed to meet the 2005 ERC guidelines for ventilation volumes.
- The findings suggest that the MRD is superior for chest compressions in a simulated environment, but further clinical studies are necessary to assess its safety and effectiveness in real patient situations.