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This research aims to assess how traditional and electronic cognitive aids affect CPR performance in canine cardiac arrest scenarios.

March 18, 2026Open Access

Effect of Traditional Versus Electronic Cognitive AIds on Objective Measures of Basic and Advanced Life Support in a High-Fidelity Simulation of Canine Cardiopulmonary Arrest

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This research aims to assess how traditional and electronic cognitive aids affect CPR performance in canine cardiac arrest scenarios.
Conducted high-fidelity simulations of canine cardiopulmonary arrest.
Participants were novice veterinary rescuers certified by RECOVER.
CPR performance and user comfort were measured and compared between TCA and ECA.
Participants using electronic cognitive aids demonstrated improved CPR performance scores.
User comfort ratings were higher for electronic cognitive aids than traditional cognitive aids.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate differences in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performance and user comfort with the use of traditional (TCA) versus electronic cognitive aids (ECA) in a simulation of canine cardiopulmonary arrest in Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) certified novice veterinary rescuers (CRs).

Effect of Traditional Versus Electronic Cognitive AIds on Objective Measures of Basic and Advanced Life Support in a High-Fidelity Simulation of Canine Cardiopulmonary Arrest

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