Comparison of Chest Compression Quality Using Wing Boards versus Walking Next to a Moving Stretcher: A Randomized Crossover Simulation Study

Background: When a rescuer walks alongside a stretcher and compresses the patient’s chest, the rescuer produces low-quality chest compressions. We hypothesized that a stretcher equipped with wing boards allows for better chest compressions than the conventional method. Methods: In this prospective,...

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Main Authors: Yukako Nakashima, Takeji Saitoh, Hideki Yasui, Masahide Ueno, Kensuke Hotta, Takashi Ogawa, Yoshiaki Takahashi, Yuichiro Maekawa, Atsuto Yoshino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/5/1584