Epidemiological characteristics and factors associated with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest attended by bystanders before ambulance arrival

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“…29 Recently, a study indicated a lower probability of successful resuscitation when OHCA occurs in a suburban area, given that EMS headquarters are mostly situated in urban locations. 30 Therefore, rural areas could benefit from immediate care in OHCA cases by a witness trained in CPR-AED through this virtual platform. A limitation of online training is the availability of adequate technology Open access and internet access for the population, especially in rural environments.…”

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Online platform for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training in a rural area: a community clinical trial protocol

Taverna-Llauradó,

Martínez-Torres,

Granado-Font

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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IntroductionSudden death resulting from cardiorespiratory arrest carries a high mortality rate and frequently occurs out of hospital. Immediate initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by witnesses, combined with automated external defibrillator (AED) use, has proven to double survival rates. Recognising the challenges of timely emergency services in rural areas, the implementation of basic CPR training programmes can improve survival outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of online CPR-AED training among residents in a rural area of Tarragona, Spain.MethodsQuasi-experimental design, comprising two phases. Phase 1 involves assessing the effectiveness of online CPR-AED training in terms of knowledge acquisition. Phase 2 focuses on evaluating participant proficiency in CPR-AED simulation manoeuvres at 1 and 6 months post training. The main variables include the score difference between pre-training and post-training test (phase 1) and the outcomes of the simulated test (pass/fail; phase 2). Continuous variables will be compared using Student’s t-test or Mann-Whitney U test, depending on normality. Pearson’s χ2test will be applied for categorical variables. A multivariate analysis will be conducted to identify independent factors influencing the main variable.Ethics and disseminationThis study adheres to the tenets outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and of Good Clinical Practice. It operated within the Smartwatch project, approved by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the Primary Care Research Institute IDIAP Jordi Gol i Gurina Foundation, code 23/081-P. Data confidentiality aligns with Spanish and European Commission laws for the protection of personal data. The study’s findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at scientific meetings.Trial registration numberNCT05747495.

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