Enhanced self-assessment of CPR by low-dose, high-frequency training

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose was to investigate what effect an intervention of low-dose, high-frequency cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training with feedback for one month would have on professionals' subjective self-assessment skill of CPR.Design/methodology/approachThis study had a quantitative approach. In total, 38 firefighters performed CPR for two minutes on a Resusci Anne QCPR. They then self-assessed their CPR through four multiple-choice questions regarding compression rate, depth, recoil and ventilation volume. After one month of low-dose, high-frequency training with visual feedback, the firefighters once more performed CPR and self-assessed their CPR.FindingsWith one month of low-dose, high-frequency training with visual feedback, the level of self-assessment was 87% (n = 33) correct self-assessment of compression rate, 95% (n = 36) correct self-assessment of compression depth, 68% (n = 26) correct self-assessment of recoil and 87% (n = 33) correct self-assessment of ventilations volume. The result shows a reduced number of firefighters who overestimate their ability to perform CPR.Originality/valueWith low-dose, high-frequency CPR training with visual feedback for a month, the firefighters develop a good ability to self-assess their CPR to be performed within the guidelines. By improving their ability to self-assess their CPR quality, firefighters can self-regulate their compression and ventilation quality.

What can be learned from the literature about intervals and strategies for paediatric CPR retraining of healthcare professionals? A scoping review of literature

“…This scoping review aimed to provide a contemporary synthesis of the literature exploring intervals and strategies of formal paediatric resuscitation training/retraining provided to healthcare professionals, and the associated outcomes including patient-level outcomes, quality of pCPR performance, retention of knowledge and skills, and rescuer’s confidence. Since interventions such as “low dose, high frequency” 28 , 29 is not considered full retraining but short exposures to the skills, the term “refresher” will be used alongside retraining when appropriate.…”