Two-thumb-encircling advantageous for lay responder infant CPR: a randomised manikin study

201820 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Jeffrey L. Pellegrino · Aultman Hospital

David Bogumil · University of Southern California

Jonathan L. Epstein · American Red Cross

Rita V. Burke · University of Southern California

Abstract

The two-thumb-encircling technique improved compression depth, over an 8 min scenario, and was preferred by caregivers. This adds to the existing literature on the advantages of two-thumb-encircling as a technique for lone and team infant CPR, which counters current guidelines.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Emergency and Acute Care Studies Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Disease in Childhood

Volume 104, Issue 6, pp. 530-534

DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2018-314893

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