Perceived exertion was significantly higher than at rest at 2, 6, 10, 14, and 18 minutes, (P<0.01). Heart rate was significantly higher than rest (prior to commencing CPR) after 14 minutes of CPR (P=0.045). Male subjects showed a significantly slower compression rate when compared to females (108.0 vs 125.6 chest compressions per minute, P=0.006). Results: a total of 7 subjects participated (2 male, 5 female), with five students aged 21-25 years. Measurements of work intensity and fatigue included heart rate, rating of perceived exertion (Borg), compression depth and compression frequency. Data were collected at baseline and after every 2 minutes until conclusion of twenty minutes. Methods: this was an observational pilot study investigating second year undergraduate paramedic students’ fatigue levels and quality of chest compressions following 20 minutes of simulated CPR. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the level of work intensity and fatigue among undergraduate students during simulated CPR, including the quality of chest compressions. This has led to speculation surrounding rescuer fatigue and compression inefficiency. Given this increase from the previous CPR cycle of 15:2, there is now also greater emphasis on pushing faster and deeper with minimal interruption. The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) guidelines suggest rescuers deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations (30:2) at a rate of 100 compressions per minute with a compression depth of 4-5 cm. About 6 of neonates require resuscitation at delivery the incidence increases significantly if birth weight is < 1500 g. Neonatal resuscitation used in the immediate perinatal period is discussed elsewhere. Remember, push hard and push fast! You should deliver 30 chest compressions without pause.CPR compression depth and rate in relation to physical exertion in paramedic students About 50 to 65 of children requiring CPR are < 1 year of these, most are < 6 months. Allow the chest to fully recoil (expand) between compressions to allow the heart to fill with blood.Provide at least 100 compressions per minute. You should compress the chest straight down about 1 ½ inches.Studies show that lay rescuer compression-only CPR is better than no CPR 7. With the infant lying flat on their back on a firm surface, place two fingers just below the nipples (lower half of the sternum). Current guidelines for CPR 2, 3, 4, 6 emphasise chest compressions for all cardiac arrests because: Chest compressions are easy to learn and do for most rescuers and do not require special equipment.Not allowing the chest to fully recoil results in less blood flow with every compression. You should do what is necessary to compress the chest about 2 inches. One hand is not better than two or vice versa. If necessary, use two hands to compress the chest. You should provide at least 100 compressions per minute. You should compress the chest about 2 inches. In a small child, it may only be necessary to use one hand. With the victim lying flat on their back on a firm surface, place the heel of the dominant hand on the sternum between the nipples (lower half of the sternum). Place your hands in the same place as you would when giving chest compressions to an adult.Not allowing the chest to fully recoil results in less blood flow with every compression, which means that the brain will not get enough oxygen. You should compress the chest at least 2 inches. Your shoulders should be positioned directly over your hands, forming a straight line from shoulders to wrists. Straighten your arms so that your elbows are locked.Place the heel of your non-dominant hand on top of your first hand and lace the fingers of both hands together.With the adult victim lying flat on their back on a firm surface, place the heel of the dominant hand on the sternum between the nipples (lower half of the sternum).
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Injuring the victim is unlikely, but is a much better outcome than death. New data reaffirm the key components of high-quality CPR: providing adequate chest compression rate and depth, minimizing interruptions in CPR, allowing full chest recoil between compressions, and avoiding excessive ventilation. It is a common fear of many rescuers to not push hard enough on the victim’s chest because they are afraid of hurting the victim.
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