Impact of the rescuer’s posture and position, or manikin position on the efficacy and efficiency of chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults: a systematic review
The available evidence suggested that performing CC while kneeling on a firm surface may be beneficial when feasible. Future research is needed to further evaluate the impact of bed height, self-selected rescuer position, and their relevance to emergency practice.
Authors
- Maria Bhudarally (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4551-8214)
- Tiago Atalaia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9047-268X)
- Pedro Aleixo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7641-5128)
- José P. Morgado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4297-567X)
- António Palmeira
- Hugo Pereira
- Cláudia Febra
Institutions
- Escola Superior de Saúde da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa (PT)
- Hospital da Luz (PT)
- Universidade Lusófona do Porto (PT)
- Universidade Lusófona (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.15441/ceem.25.145
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00