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Published in: Critical Care 1/2011

Open Access 01-02-2011 | Poster presentation

Effects and limitations of an automated external defibrillator with audiovisual feedback for cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a randomized manikin study

Authors: H Fischer, J Gruber, S Neuhold, S Frantal, E Hochbrugger, B Steinlechner, R Greif

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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Correctly performed basic life support (BLS) and early defibrillation are the most effective measures to treat sudden cardiac arrest. Audiovisual feedback improves BLS. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) with feedback technology may play an important role in improving CPR quality. The aim of this simulation study was to investigate whether an AED with audiovisual feedback improves CPR parameters during standard BLS performed by trained laypersons. …
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Title
Effects and limitations of an automated external defibrillator with audiovisual feedback for cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a randomized manikin study
Authors
H Fischer
J Gruber
S Neuhold
S Frantal
E Hochbrugger
B Steinlechner
R Greif
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9716

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