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KMID : 1140520190230010113
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Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
2019 Volume.23 No. 1 p.113 ~ p.123
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Comparison of success rates of chest compressions performed with and without a rescuer's belt during transfer
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Kim Gyoung-Yong
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to provide basic data to improve the survival rate of pre-hospital cardiac arrest patients. This study suggests a more effective method of performing effective chest compressions for a cardiac arrest patient in a moving ambulance.
Methods: To compare the differences between gender and license (qualification), SPSS 18.0 (Windows) was used. Independent and paired t-tests were used for differences between before and after wearing a rescuer's belt.
Results: The success rate of chest compressions according to gender was higher in males (68±21.91%) than in females (25.04±16.88%). There was no difference according to license (44.70±26.63 for paramedic, 45.05±19.25 for nurse). However, the depth (mm) and the success rate (%) were improved during the evaluation of chest compressions when wearing the rescuer's belt (depth: 46.95±6.49 vs. 49.55±6.05, success rate: 44.80±24.66 vs. 57.39±26.823).
Conclusion: Wearing a rescuer's belt in an ambulance during patient transport can result in deeper and more accurate chest compressions; therefore, it is expected to be effective in recovering the circulation of patient with cardiac arrest.
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KEYWORD
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Paramedic, EMT belt, Chest compression, Ambulance, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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