Why the study?
Athletic trainers must manage cardiac arrest in athletes participating in equipment-intensive sports, but whether they can perform high-quality CPR over hockey shoulder pads was unknown.
Does performing CPR over hockey shoulder pads reduce CPR quality among athletic trainers?
Population
50 athletic trainers performing CPR on a manikin
Comparison
CPR performed over hockey shoulder pads
Design
Simulation study
Authors
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CPR over hockey pads yields inadequate quality among athletic trainers; leaves open whether pads require removal before resuscitation.
Does performing CPR over hockey shoulder pads reduce CPR quality among athletic trainers?
Performing CPR over hockey shoulder pads significantly reduces compression and ventilation quality, indicating pads should be removed prior to resuscitation.
Longo et al. (2023) studied this question.
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