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Ecker, Hannes, Wingen, Sabine, Hagemeier, Anna, Plata, Christopher, Boettiger, Bernd W. and Wetsch, Wolfgang A. (2022). Dispatcher Self-assessment and Attitude Toward Video Assistance as a New Tool in Simulated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. West. J. Emerg. Med., 23 (2). S. 229 - 235. ORANGE: WESTJEM. ISSN 1936-9018

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Abstract

Introduction: Video-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (V-CPR) describes an advanced telephone-assisted CPR (T-CPR), in which emergency medical service (EMS) dispatchers view a live video steam of the resuscitation. Dispatchers ' general attitudes toward and self-assessment in V-CPR have not been previously investigated. Material and Methods: We conducted this quantitative analysis along with a pilot study on V-CPR. After conducting V-CPR with laypersons in a simulation, EMS dispatchers were given questionnaires with 21 items concerning their personal attitude toward V-CPR and their self-assessment in providing instructions. The actual CPR performance achieved was recorded and compared to the dispatchers' self-assessments. Results: Dispatchers completed 49 questionnaires, and the data is presented descriptively. Over 80% strongly agreed that V-CPR was helpful in guiding and that their feedback improved CPR quality. Fifty-one percent agreed that video images supported them in making a diagnosis, while 44.9% disagreed. A vast majority (80-90% each) strongly agreed that V-CPR helped them recognize CPR issues such as compression point, compression rate, and deterioration. In contrast, data for improved compression depth and release were weaker. Thirty percent found V-CPR to be more stressful or exhausting than T-CPR. A majority stated they would prefer V-CPR as an addition to T-CPR in the future. There was a huge gap between dispatchers' own view of CPR effort and measured CPR quality. Conclusion: Dispatchers generally embrace V-CPR and praise the abilities it provides. Our results indicate that the use of V-CPR did not automatically result in an overall improvement in guideline-compliant CPR quality.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Ecker, Hannes UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Wingen, Sabine UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Hagemeier, Anna UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Plata, Christopher UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Boettiger, Bernd W. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Wetsch, Wolfgang A. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-675563
DOI:	10.5811/westjem.2021.12.53027
Journal or Publication Title:	West. J. Emerg. Med.
Volume:	23
Number:	2
Page Range:	S. 229 - 235
Date:	2022
Publisher:	WESTJEM
Place of Publication:	ORANGE
ISSN:	1936-9018
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language QUALITY; CALLS; IMPROVE; CPR Multiple languages Emergency Medicine Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/67556