Reducing the impact of intensive care unit mattress compressibility during CPR: a simulation-based study

dc.contributor.authorLin, Yiqun
dc.contributor.authorWan, Brandi
dc.contributor.authorBelanger, Claudia
dc.contributor.authorHecker, Kent
dc.contributor.authorGilfoyle, Elaine
dc.contributor.authorDavidson, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorCheng, Adam
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-07T17:09:53Z
dc.date.available2018-11-07T17:09:53Z
dc.date.issued2017-11-16
dc.date.updated2018-11-07T17:09:53Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background The depth of chest compression (CC) during cardiac arrest is associated with patient survival and good neurological outcomes. Previous studies showed that mattress compression can alter the amount of CCs given with adequate depth. We aim to quantify the amount of mattress compressibility on two types of ICU mattresses and explore the effect of memory foam mattress use and a backboard on mattress compression depth and effect of feedback source on effective compression depth. Methods The study utilizes a cross-sectional self-control study design. Participants working in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) performed 1 min of CC on a manikin in each of the following four conditions: (i) typical ICU mattress; (ii) typical ICU mattress with a CPR backboard; (iii) memory foam ICU mattress; and (iv) memory foam ICU mattress with a CPR backboard, using two different sources of real-time feedback: (a) external accelerometer sensor device measuring total compression depth and (b) internal light sensor measuring effective compression depth only. CPR quality was concurrently measured by these two devices. The differences of the two measures (mattress compression depth) were summarized and compared using multilevel linear regression models. Effective compression depths with different sources of feedback were compared with a multilevel linear regression model. Results The mean mattress compression depth varied from 24.6 to 47.7 mm, with percentage of depletion from 31.2 to 47.5%. Both use of memory foam mattress (mean difference, MD 11.7 mm, 95%CI 4.8–18.5 mm) and use of backboard (MD 11.6 mm, 95% CI 9.0–14.3 mm) significantly minimized the mattress compressibility. Use of internal light sensor as source of feedback improved effective CC depth by 7–14 mm, compared with external accelerometer sensor. Conclusion Use of a memory foam mattress and CPR backboard minimizes mattress compressibility, but depletion of compression depth is still substantial. A feedback device measuring sternum-to-spine displacement can significantly improve effective compression depth on a mattress. Trial registration Not applicable. This is a mannequin-based simulation research.
dc.identifier.citationAdvances in Simulation. 2017 Nov 16;2(1):22
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s41077-017-0057-y
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/109116
dc.language.rfc3066en
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dc.titleReducing the impact of intensive care unit mattress compressibility during CPR: a simulation-based study
dc.typeJournal Article
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