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ArticleThe western journal of emergency medicine2020

Minimizing Pulse Check Duration Through Educational Video Review.

David Yamane, Patrick McCarville, Natalie Sullivan, Evan Kuhl, Carolyn Robin Lanam, Christopher Payette, Anahita Rahimi-Saber, Jennifer Rabjohns, Andrew D Sparks, Keith Boniface and 1 more

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David YamaneGeorge Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington DC.
Patrick McCarvilleGeorge Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington DC.
Natalie SullivanGeorge Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington DC.
Evan KuhlGeorge Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington DC.
Carolyn Robin LanamGeorge Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington DC.
Christopher PayetteGeorge Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington DC.
Anahita Rahimi-SaberGeorge Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington DC.
Jennifer RabjohnsGeorge Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington DC.
Andrew D SparksGeorge Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington DC.
Keith BonifaceGeorge Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington DC.
Aaran DrakeGeorge Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington DC.

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introductionThe American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) recommend pulse checks of less than 10 seconds. We assessed the effect of video review-based educational feedback on pulse check duration with and without point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).

methodsCameras recorded cases of CPR in the emergency department (ED). Investigators reviewed resuscitation videos for ultrasound use during pulse check, pulse check duration, and compression-fraction ratio. Investigators reviewed health records for patient outcomes. Providers received written feedback regarding pulse check duration and compression-fraction ratio. Researchers reviewed selected videos in multidisciplinary grand round presentations, with research team members facilitating discussion. These presentations highlighted strategies that include the following: limit on pulse check duration; emphasis on compressions; and use of "record, then review" method for pulse checks with POCUS. The primary endpoint was pulse check duration with and without POCUS.

resultsOver 19 months, investigators reviewed 70 resuscitations with a total of 325 pulse checks. The mean pulse check duration was 11.5 ± 8.8 seconds (n = 224) and 13.8 ± 8.6 seconds (n = 101) without and with POCUS, respectively. POCUS pulse checks were significantly longer than those without POCUS (P = 0.001). Mean pulse check duration per three-month block decreased statistically significantly from study onset to the final study period (from 17.2 to 10 seconds [P<0.0001]) overall; decreased from 16.6 to 10.5 seconds (P<0.0001) without POCUS; and with POCUS from 19.8 to 9.88 seconds (P<0.0001) with POCUS. Pulse check times decreased significantly over the study period of educational interventions. The strongest effect size was found in POCUS pulse check duration (P = -0.3640, P = 0.002).

conclusionConsistent with previous studies, POCUS prolonged pulse checks. Educational interventions were associated with significantly decreased overall pulse-check duration, with an enhanced effect on pulse checks involving POCUS. Performance feedback and video review-based education can improve CPR by increasing chest compression-fraction ratio.

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Emergency Service, HospitalAgedAmerican Heart AssociationCardiopulmonary ResuscitationEducation, Medical, GraduateFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleMiddle AgedMonitoring, PhysiologicTime FactorsUltrasonographyUnited StatesVideo Recording

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PMID33207177
PMCPMC7673890

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