A comparative analysis of aerosol exposure and prevention strategies in bystander, pre-hospital, and inpatient cardiopulmonary resuscitation using simulation manikins

Abstract To evaluate aerosol exposure risk and prevention strategies during bystander, pre-hospital, and inpatient cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This study compared hands-only CPR, CPR with a surgical or N95 mask, and CPR with a non-rebreather mask at 15 L/min. 30:2 compression–ventilation ra...

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Main Authors: Tzu-Yao Hung, Chung-Shiung Wen, Sheng-Han Yu, Yi-Chang Chen, Hsin-Ling Chen, Wei-Lun Chen, Chih-Chieh Wu, Yung-Cheng Su, Chun-Lung Lin, Shih-Cheng Hu, Tee Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-39726-x