Helicopter-based in-water resuscitation with chest compressions: a pilot study

Winkler, Bernd; Härtig, Frank; DuCanto, James; Koch, Andreas; Georgieff, Michael; Lungwitz, Yannick P; Muth, Claus-Martin

doi:10.1136/emermed-2014-203699

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“…To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a patient with CSS leading to cardiac arrest under water. Overall outcome of in-water resuscitation remains very poor due to technical difficulties 3 , 4 . In our case, the perfect training of the dive team as well as the following diagnostic workup was the key of success.…”

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Carotid sinus syndrome: a case report of an unusual presentation of cardiac arrest while diving

Härtig

Köhler

Stühlinger

2018

European Heart Journal - Case Reports

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Background Carotid sinus syndrome (CSS) is an exaggerated response to carotid sinus baroreceptor stimulation, which may result in hypotension, prolonged asystole, and subsequently transient loss of consciousness due to cerebral hypoperfusion. However, this commonly benign syndrome may have lethal consequences under certain circumstances such as scuba diving. Case summary We report the case of a trained 73-year-old male diver, who survived an almost fatal diving accident without any neurological deficits due to cardiac arrest under water. After recovery and intensive diagnostics in the local hospital, the origin of cardiac arrest remained unclear. However, after referral to our tertiary care centre CSS could be diagnosed by provoking syncope and asystole with carotid sinus massage (CSM). Consequently, a leadless pacing system was implanted and his medical diving fitness could then be recertified. Discussion In conclusion, CSS may be an underdiagnosed cause of loss of consciousness. Thus, screening for CSS by CSM should be included in medical exams in senior athletes and specifically in senior divers.

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Carotid sinus syndrome: a case report of an unusual presentation of cardiac arrest while diving

Härtig

Köhler

Stühlinger

2018

European Heart Journal - Case Reports

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“…Both in the water and sea rescue, treatments begin on the water. The research results appearing in 2014 assess the innovative ALS rescue concept, based on the operation of a helicopter simulator, where the self-inflating platform Heliboat was used during the action, which enabled the initiation of resuscitation activities on the water, just after extracting the sinking (Winkler et al, 2015). Catarina Qeuiroga took care of the quality and effectiveness of resuscitation procedures after the operation in the swimming pool.…”

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Effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Depending on Lifeguard’s Level of Exhaustion

Olejniczak

2020

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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Rescue operation consists of many connected parts which are called rescue chain links. The quality of the whole operation depends on the accuracy of execution and compliance with each link. Undue hurry, sluggishness or excessive exhaustion of lifeguard may decrease the quality of the performed resuscitation procedures, which are an important element of the whole rescuing process. The presence of a qualified lifeguard or rescue team is essential to the rescuing process. Situations in which lifeguard is on duty as a single unit are permitted in Polish legal regulations. In such cases, up to the point of transferring the victim to emergency medical services, rescue operation lies in the hands of a single lifeguard. The aim of this report is a comparative analysis of the quality of two-minute CPR procedures performed on QCPR anatomical models (Resusci Little Anne), in case of a one-person rescue operation at the swimming pool. 22 students of Water Safety, University of Szczecin took part in the experiment. The results of the experiment showed that the exhaustion of the lifeguard did not have a substantial impact on the quality and effectiveness of the rescue procedures. The study was conducted in conditions isolated from fatigue and after a rescue operation performed in water.

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Is it feasible “scoop and run while playing” resuscitation on a rescue water craft? A randomized simulation study with lifeguards

Barcala-Furelos

Abelairas‐Gómez

Aranda-García

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The American Journal of Emergency Medicine

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Helicopter-based in-water resuscitation with chest compressions: a pilot study

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References 35 publications

Carotid sinus syndrome: a case report of an unusual presentation of cardiac arrest while diving

Carotid sinus syndrome: a case report of an unusual presentation of cardiac arrest while diving

Effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Depending on Lifeguard’s Level of Exhaustion

Is it feasible “scoop and run while playing” resuscitation on a rescue water craft? A randomized simulation study with lifeguards

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