AS24 The relationship between healthcare staff height and the ability to perform effective chest compressions in adults

The effect of step stool use and provider height on CPR quality during pediatric cardiac arrest: A simulation-based multicentre study

“…One study of 23 health care workers found positive association between provider height and CC depth. 18 Medical students < 170cm were unable to achieve CC depth >40 mm, whereas those taller than 170 cm were consistently above 40 mm in CC depth. 20 Conversely, a different study found no differences in CC depth or rate between short and tall providers (with 170 cm as a cut-off).…”

“…Prior studies report mixed results when describing the association between rescuer height and the delivery of adequate CPR. 18,19 Step stool use improves chest compression (CC) depth provided to adult-sized manikins, 20 with a more pronounced effect in shorter rescuers. 21 The impact of provider height and step stool use has not been quantified for pediatric CPR.…”