Article
Emergency Medicine
Martin Otero-Agra, Cristina Jorge-Soto, Oscar J. Cosido-Cobos, Jorge Blanco-Prieto, Cristian Alfaya-Fernandez, Enrique Garcia-Ordonez, Roberto Barcala-Furelos
Summary: This study evaluated the usefulness of a chatbot as an assistant during CPR care by laypersons. The results showed that the chatbot was able to guide users in recognizing cardiac arrest and performing chest compressions, and the majority of participants performed well throughout the process.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
B. Allegranzi, E. Tartari, D. Pittet
Summary: The slogan for World Hand Hygiene Day 2021 is "Seconds save lives - clean your hands", calling for key stakeholders such as healthcare workers, patients, facility managers, policymakers, and the general public to play critical roles in achieving optimal hand hygiene.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Daniel C. Schroeder, Federico Semeraro, Robert Greif, Janet Bray, Peter Morley, Michael Parr, Naomi Kondo Nakagawa, Taku Iwami, Simon-Richard Finke, Carolina Malta Hansen, Andrew Lockey, Marina Del Rios, Farhan Bhanji, Comilla Sasson, Stephen M. Schexnayder, Tommaso Scquizzato, Wolfgang A. Wetsch, Bernd W. Bottiger
Summary: Based on existing literature, schoolchildren show high motivation to learn basic life support. It is recommended to use the CHECK-CALL-COMPRESS algorithm for all students and provide regular training. Young children from 4 years old can assess the first links in the chain of survival, while older students can achieve effective chest compressions and ventilation volumes. A combination of theoretical and practical training is recommended, with schoolteachers serving as effective instructors.
Article
Pediatrics
Cristian Abelairas-Gomez, Daniel C. Schroeder, Aida Carballo-Fazanes, Bernd W. Bottiger, Sergio Lopez-Garcia, Santiago Martinez-Isasi, Antonio Rodriguez-Nunez
Summary: A survey involving 3423 schoolteachers in Spain found that they have some understanding of first aid and BLS, but lack knowledge in identifying cardiac arrest and CPR. While willing to teach basic life support, schoolteachers require more thorough training and support to effectively educate schoolchildren.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Daniel C. Schroeder, Federico Semeraro, Robert Greif, Janet Bray, Peter Morley, Michael Parr, Naomi Kondo Nakagawa, Taku Iwami, Simon-Richard Finke, Carolina Malta Hansen, Andrew Lockey, Marina Del Rios, Farhan Bhanji, Comilla Sasson, Stephen M. Schexnayder, Tommaso Scquizzato, Wolfgang A. Wetsch, Bernd W. Boettiger, International Liaison Committee Resuscitation
Summary: Teaching schoolchildren basic life support is an effective way to increase bystander CPR rates. Students are motivated to learn and regular training consolidates long-term skills. Schoolteachers serve as effective instructors and social media tools can be used for teaching.
Editorial Material
Emergency Medicine
Janet Bray, Jason Acworth, Greg Page, Michael Parr, Peter Morley
Summary: Cardiac arrest is a common occurrence in Australian communities, with low survival rates. The importance of early BLS training and defibrillation in improving survival rates is highlighted. As such, mandating BLS education and training in schools is seen as crucial to ensuring more Australians have life-saving skills.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE AUSTRALASIA
(2021)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Naomi Kondo Nakagawa, Igor Caitano Salles, Federico Semeraro, Bernd W. Boettiger
Summary: KSL is an important initiative for disseminating CPR principles to schoolchildren, with a focus on improving early out-of-hospital rescue. Research findings mainly focus on CPR knowledge and skills in teaching, the impact of gender and physical factors on CPR performance, as well as KSL programs and new technologies for teaching CPR.
CURRENT OPINION IN CRITICAL CARE
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Santiago Martinez-Isasi, Aida Carballo-Fazanes, Cristina Jorge-Soto, Martin Otero-Agra, Felipe Fernandez-Mendez, Roberto Barcala-Furelos, Veronica Izquierdo, Maria Garcia-Martinez, Antonio Rodriguez-Nunez
Summary: This study aimed to assess the knowledge acquisition of 10-13-year-old school children in solving foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO). After a 60-minute training, the children underwent a simulation scenario to evaluate their skills. The results showed that most of the children were able to identify and respond to the FBAO correctly. Therefore, the inclusion of FBAO content in school BLS training programs should be considered.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Henning Plischewski, Natalia Kucirkova, Ingunn Anda Haug, Iselin Tanum, Silje Lea
Summary: This study evaluated Norwegian kindergarten teachers' attitudes towards 'Henry first aid training' and its impact on 3-6-year olds' understanding of first aid. The results showed strong enthusiasm among teachers for using Henry, and an increase in children's understanding of first aid after using Henry.
EUROPEAN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Yaser Pashaei
Summary: COVID-19 is considered the most challenging pandemic in the 21st century with no specific therapeutic strategy. Research suggests that fluoxetine may serve as an adjuvant therapeutic agent for COVID-19, potentially reducing inflammatory responses and neurological complications.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Robin E. Sulter, Paul E. Ketelaar, Wolf-Gero Lange
Summary: This study examined the effectiveness of using virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) in reducing public speaking anxiety in children aged 9-12 years. The results showed that repeated brief exposures to a virtual audience helped to reduce anxiety during practice sessions and the actual presentation. The VR SpeakApp-Kids! showed potential as an educational tool to reduce and prevent public speaking anxiety.
COMPUTERS & EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jenny-Lee A. Aciu, Jason C. Vladescu, Kathleen E. Marano-Frezza, Kenneth F. Reeve, Nicole Gravina
Summary: This study used behavioral skills training and feedback technology through the QCPR Learners app to teach hands-only CPR, demonstrating the effectiveness of BST in teaching proper form and chest compressions.
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Chia-Hui Chen, Ghazi Rekik, Yosra Belkhir, Ya-Ling Huang, Yung-Sheng Chen
Summary: School-based exercise intervention can enhance attentional performance in school children, with the FIFA 11(+) for Kids program showing positive effects. Gender differences in attentional capacities were not clearly elucidated, but the study found significant improvements in attentional performance, particularly in divided attention for schoolgirls.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ayesha Shahid, Batool Fatima, Yasir Naqi Khan, Mohsina Noor Ibrahim, Jamal Raza
Summary: Mucormycosis is a leading cause of necrotising fungal infection in immunocompromised children, particularly those with uncontrolled diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. The most common form in the pediatric population is rhino-orbito-cerebral infection. Early symptoms can mimic bacterial infection, highlighting the need for a high level of suspicion and prompt intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality. This report presents the first documented cases of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis in diabetic ketoacidosis patients from Pakistan, both of whom did not survive due to advanced disease on late presentation.
JOURNAL OF THE PAKISTAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Maximilian Rettinger, Gerhard Rigoll, Christoph Schmaderer
Summary: This paper presents the development of a VR training system designed to provide medical staff with the necessary expertise in using ECMO devices, addressing the high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022 IEEE CONFERENCE ON VIRTUAL REALITY AND 3D USER INTERFACES ABSTRACTS AND WORKSHOPS (VRW 2022)
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sabine E. E. Lemoyne, Peter Van Bogaert, Paul Calle, Kristien Wouters, Dennis Deblick, Hanne Herbots, Kg Monsieurs
Summary: In this retrospective study conducted in three EP-EMS in Belgium, it was found that the interventions and transfers of NH residents to ED by EP-EMS might be inappropriate. Better collaboration and communication can prevent inappropriate interventions and transfers.
ACTA CLINICA BELGICA
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Myra H. Wyckoff, Robert Greif, Peter T. Morley, Kee-Chong Ng, Theresa M. Olasveengen, Eunice M. Singletary, Jasmeet Soar, Adam Cheng, Ian R. Drennan, Helen G. Liley, Barnaby R. Scholefield, Michael A. Smyth, Michelle Welsford, David A. Zideman, Jason Acworth, Richard Aickin, Lars W. Andersen, Diane Atkins, David C. Berry, Farhan Bhanji, Joost Bierens, Vere Borra, Bernd W. Bottiger, Richard N. Bradley, Janet E. Bray, Jan Breckwoldt, Clifton W. Callaway, Jestin N. Carlson, Pascal Cassan, Maaret Castren, Wei-Tien Chang, Nathan P. Charlton, Sung Phil Chung, Julie Considine, Daniela T. Costa-Nobre, Keith Couper, Thomaz Bittencourt Couto, Katie N. Dainty, Peter G. Davis, Maria Fernanda de Almeida, Allan R. de Caen, Charles D. Deakin, Therese Djarv, Michael W. Donnino, Matthew J. Douma, Jonathan P. Duff, Cody L. Dunne, Kathryn Eastwood, Walid El-Naggar, Jorge G. Fabres, Joe Fawke, Judith Finn, Elizabeth E. Foglia, Fredrik Folke, Elaine Gilfoyle, Craig A. Goolsby, Asger Granfeldt, Anne-Marie Guerguerian, Ruth Guinsburg, Karen G. Hirsch, Mathias J. Holmberg, Shigeharu Hosono, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Cindy H. Hsu, Takanari Ikeyama, Tetsuya Isayama, Nicholas J. Johnson, Vishal S. Kapadia, Mandira Daripa Kawakami, Han-Suk Kim, Monica Kleinman, David A. Kloeck, Peter J. Kudenchuk, Anthony T. Lagina, Kasper G. Lauridsen, Eric J. Lavonas, Henry C. Lee, Yiqun (Jeffrey) Lin, Andrew S. Lockey, Ian K. Maconochie, R. John Madar, Carolina Malta Hansen, Siobhan Masterson, Tasuku Matsuyama, Christopher J. D. McKinlay, Daniel Meyran, Patrick Morgan, Laurie J. Morrison, Vinay Nadkarni, Firdose L. Nakwa, Kevin J. Nation, Ziad Nehme, Michael Nemeth, Robert W. Neumar, Tonia Nicholson, Nikolaos Nikolaou, Chika Nishiyama, Tatsuya Norii, Gabrielle A. Nuthall, Brian J. O'Neill, Yong-Kwang Gene Ong, Aaron M. Orkin, Edison F. Paiva, Michael J. Parr, Catherine Patocka, Jeffrey L. Pellegrino, Gavin D. Perkins, Jeffrey M. Perlman, Yacov Rabi, Amelia G. Reis, Joshua C. Reynolds, Giuseppe Ristagno, Antonio Rodriguez-Nunez, Charles C. Roehr, Mario Rudiger, Tetsuya Sakamoto, Claudio Sandroni, Taylor L. Sawyer, Steve M. Schexnayder, Georg M. Schmolzer, Sebastian Schnaubelt, Federico Semeraro, Markus B. Skrifvars, Christopher M. Smith, Takahiro Sugiura, Janice A. Tijssen, Daniele Trevisanuto, Patrick Van de Voorde, Tzong-Luen Wang, Gary M. Weiner, Jonathan P. Wyllie, Chih-Wei Yang, Joyce Yeung, Jerry P. Nolan, Katherine M. Berg
Summary: This is the sixth annual summary of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. This summary addresses the most recent resuscitation evidence reviewed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Task Force science experts. Various topics, such as resuscitation during transport and after drowning, were covered and consensus treatment recommendations were generated based on the quality of evidence.
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Shannon M. Fernando, Rebecca Mathew, Behnam Sadeghirad, Bram Rochwerg, Benjamin Hibbert, Laveena Munshi, Eddy Fan, Daniel Brodie, Pietro Di Santo, Alexandre Tran, Shelley L. Mcleod, Christian Vaillancourt, Sheldon Cheskes, Niall D. Ferguson, Damon C. Scales, Steve Lin, Claudio Sandroni, Jasmeet Soar, Paul Dorian, Gavin D. Perkins, Jerry P. Nolan
Summary: The study included 18 trials and found that high-dose epinephrine, standard-dose epinephrine, and epinephrine plus vasopressin can increase return of spontaneous circulation and survival to hospital admission, but may not improve survival to discharge or survival with good functional outcome. Standard-dose epinephrine was found to improve survival to discharge for patients with nonshockable rhythm.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mihaela Corlade-Andrei, Paul Lucian Nedelea, Theodora Daniela Ionescu, Tamara Solange Rosu, Alexandra Hauta, Gabriela Raluca Grigorasi, Teofil Blaga, Ivona Sova, Ovidiu Tudor Popa, Diana Cimpoesu
Summary: This study aimed to review risk factors leading to poisoning in children. A retrospective review of all pediatric poisoning cases was conducted at the Children's emergency department of St Mary Hospital over a two-year period. The results showed that the highest incidence of poisoning was in the 1-3 years and 12-18 years age groups. The distribution of voluntary versus unintentional poisonings was relatively balanced, with ingestion being the most common route of exposure to toxic substances.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lauranne Van Assche, Bart Peeters, Anne Vorlat, Koen Monsieurs, Hein Heidbuchel, Marc J. Claeys
Summary: This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of the 0-1h hs-cTn algorithm compared to the standard 0-3h cTn protocol for diagnosing AMI. The results show that the 0-1h hs-cTn protocol has a sensitivity of 100% and a negative predictive value of 100% for ruling out AMI.
Article
Anesthesiology
A. D. Kane, J. Soar, R. A. Armstrong, E. Kursumovic, M. T. Davies, F. C. Oglesby, L. Cortes, C. Taylor, I. K. Moppett, S. Agarwal, J. Cordingley, J. Dorey, S. J. Finney, G. Kunst, D. N. Lucas, G. Nickols, R. Mouton, J. P. Nolan, B. Patel, V. J. Pappachan, F. Plaat, B. R. Scholefield, J. H. Smith, L. Varney, T. M. Cook
Summary: Detailed knowledge of the surgical population, anaesthetic workload, techniques and behaviors is crucial for monitoring productivity and directing research themes. A recent survey in UK hospitals revealed an increasing burden of age, obesity, and comorbidity in patients requiring anaesthesia care, with a rise in the use of total intravenous anaesthesia. These findings may be influenced by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Editorial Material
Critical Care Medicine
Jerry P. Nolan, Katherine M. Berg, Janet E. Bray
INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
E. Kursumovic, J. Soar, J. P. Nolan, F. Plaat, A. D. Kane, R. A. Armstrong, M. T. Davies, F. C. Oglesby, L. Cortes, C. Taylor, I. K. Moppett, S. Agarwal, J. Cordingley, J. Dorey, S. J. Finney, G. Kunst, D. N. Lucas, G. Nickols, R. Mouton, B. Patel, V. J. Pappachan, B. R. Scholefield, J. H. Smith, L. Varney, T. M. Cook
Summary: The results of a survey conducted in the UK anaesthetic departments show that not all departments are well prepared for treating peri-operative cardiac arrest.
Article
Anesthesiology
A. J. Shrimpton, V. Brown, J. Vassallo, J. P. Nolan, J. Soar, F. Hamilton, T. M. Cook, B. R. Bzdek, J. P. Reid, C. H. Makepeace, J. Deutsch, R. Ascione, J. M. Brown, J. R. Benger, A. E. Pickering
Summary: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation generates high concentrations of respiratory aerosol, suggesting the need for airborne transmission precautions in high-risk pathogen settings.
Article
Anesthesiology
A. D. Kane, M. T. Davies, R. A. Armstrong, E. Kursumovic, J. Soar, T. M. Cook
Letter
Critical Care Medicine
Federico Semeraro, Jan Pupkes, Moritz Mahling, Koenraad Monsieurs
Article
Anesthesiology
J. P. Nolan, J. Soar, A. D. Kane, I. K. Moppett, R. A. Armstrong, E. Kursumovic, T. M. Cook
Summary: According to current guidance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be attempted when cardiac arrest occurs during anesthesia, and 'do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation' recommendation should be suspended if a patient has it pre-operatively. However, how this guidance is implemented in everyday clinical practice in the UK is unknown. This study found that a small proportion of patients had a pre-existing 'do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation' recommendation, and when cardiac arrest occurred, some patients achieved return of spontaneous circulation, but most of them died before discharge from the hospital.
Article
Anesthesiology
R. A. Armstrong, T. M. Cook, A. D. Kane, E. Kursumovic, J. P. Nolan, F. C. Oglesby, L. Cortes, C. Taylor, I. K. Moppett, S. Agarwal, J. Cordingley, M. T. Davies, J. Dorey, S. J. Finney, S. Kendall, G. Kunst, D. N. Lucas, R. Mouton, G. Nickols, V. J. Pappachan, B. Patel, F. Plaat, B. R. Scholefield, J. H. Smith, L. Varney, E. Wain, J. Soar
Summary: This study describes the management and outcomes of peri-operative cardiac arrest in UK practice, highlighting the impact of factors such as arrest rhythm, patient age, surgical priority, and the cause of cardiac arrest on patient survival and functional outcomes.
Article
Anesthesiology
A. D. Kane, T. M. Cook, R. A. Armstrong, E. Kursumovic, M. T. Davies, S. Agarwal, J. P. Nolan, J. H. Smith, I. K. Moppett, F. C. Oglesby, L. Cortes, C. Taylor, J. Cordingley, J. Dorey, S. J. Finney, G. Kunst, D. N. Lucas, G. Nickols, R. Mouton, B. Patel, V. J. Pappachan, F. Plaat, B. R. Scholefield, L. Varney, J. Soar
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of complications during anesthesia in a national cohort. The results showed variations in the frequency of different types of complications, with higher rates in emergency surgeries. Factors such as age, ASA physical status, gender, urgency and extent of surgery, day of the week, and time of day were found to be associated with the occurrence of complications. These data can be valuable for risk assessment and obtaining patient consent.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sebastian Schnaubelt, Rakesh Garg, Huba Atiq, Noor Baig, Marta Bernardino, Blair Bigham, Samantha Dickson, Heike Geduld, Zehra' Al-Hilali, Sanjaya Karki, Sa'ad Lahri, Ian Maconochie, Fernando Montealegre, Mahmoud Tageldin Mustafa, Susan Niermeyer, Justine Athieno Odakha, Jeffrey M. Perlman, Koenraad G. Monsieurs, Robert Greif
Summary: Most recommendations on cardiopulmonary resuscitation are not applicable in low-resource settings. The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) has not sufficiently addressed this issue. A collaborative group of experts from different settings formulated a statement to address the discrepancy between current guidelines and their applicability in low-resource settings. The statement highlights the importance of a global approach in resuscitation care and provides action points for future recommendations and suggestions.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
