ArticleJournal of physiological anthropology2014
Relationship between weight of rescuer and quality of chest compression during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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- Singapore Basic Cardiac Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation Guidelines 2026.Singapore medical journal · 2026Article
- Impact of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Health Care Workers' Physical Health Parameters on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Performance Quality in Simulated Manikin-Based Settings-A Systematic Review.Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open · 2026Review
- The effects of continuous chest compression protocol on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) quality and fatigue.PloS one · 2026Article
- Weight Gain and Fatigue Effect on Nursing Students Performing High-Fidelity CPR Simulation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Impact of rescuer position, arm angle, and anthropometric variables on muscle fatigue during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: an international multicentric randomized crossover simulation study.Resuscitation plus · 2025Article
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- Effect of the Brief Instructional Video Intervention on the Quality of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.International journal of medical sciences · 2023Article
- Comparison of different methods of more effective chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the dental chair.Resuscitation plus · 2022Article
- The relationship between upper extremity functional performance and anthropometric features and the quality criteria of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Remote synchronous usability testing of public access defibrillators during social distancing in a pandemic.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- A Comparison of Two Stool Positions for Stabilizing a Dental Chair During CPR.Anesthesia progress · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAccording to the guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the rotation time for chest compression should be about 2 min. The quality of chest compressions is related to the physical fitness of the rescuer, but this was not considered when determining rotation time. The present study aimed to clarify associations between body weight and the quality of chest compression and physical fatigue during CPR performed by 18 registered nurses (10 male and 8 female) assigned to light and heavy groups according to the average weight for each sex in Japan.
methodsFive-minute chest compressions were then performed on a manikin that was placed on the floor. Measurement parameters were compression depth, heart rate, oxygen uptake, integrated electromyography signals, and rating of perceived exertion. Compression depth was evaluated according to the ratio (%) of adequate compressions (at least 5 cm deep).
resultsThe ratio of adequate compressions decreased significantly over time in the light group. Values for heart rate, oxygen uptake, muscle activity defined as integrated electromyography signals, and rating of perceived exertion were significantly higher for the light group than for the heavy group.
conclusionChest compression caused increased fatigue among the light group, which consequently resulted in a gradual fall in the quality of chest compression. These results suggested that individuals with a lower body weight should rotate at 1-min intervals to maintain high quality CPR and thus improve the survival rates and neurological outcomes of victims of cardiac arrest.
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