Impact of secondary anterior-posterior defibrillator pad placement on chest compression interruptions: a three-arm randomised manikin-based simulation study among Dutch ambulance teams
AP defibrillator pad placement during active mCPR presents significant challenges. Ambulance crews should assess the need for AP pads before initiating mCPR to minimise delays. The findings highlight substantial variability in pad placement, underscoring the need for standardised instructional guidelines and targeted training.
Authors
- Lars Mommers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2240-2230)
- Cornelis Slagt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1432-8587)
- Reinier A. Waalewijn
- Freek Coumou
- Dennie Wulterkens
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Maastricht University Medical Centre (NL)
- Gelre Hospitals (NL)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Nieuwegein Fonds (NL)
- St. Antonius Ziekenhuis (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Resuscitation Plus
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resplu.2025.101064
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00