CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of the Quality of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Cardiac Arrest Patients

Finland1,000 participantsStarted 2008-11

Plain-language summary

The prognosis of cardiac arrest patients is generally poor. Recent studies have showed that the high quality of CPR increases the survival after cardiac arrest. Therefore the investigators planned this prospective observational study to determine the epidemiology of sudden cardiac arrest in the prehospital setting of Tampere area, the quality of the CPR, and also the associations between depth and frequency of chest compressions and invasive arterial pressure, EtCO2,cerebral oxygenation and iatrogenic injuries associated to chest compressions 1) in patients resuscitated out of hospital by emergency medical service's (EMS's) personals and 2) in-hospital by hospital resuscitation team members. In addition, the investigators will analyze the effects of the chosen method of resuscitation on critical vital signs (Etco2 and invasive pressures): closed-chest CPR is compared to open-chest CPR, or mechanical CPR with a device (AutoPulse-CPR, Cardio Pump) compared to manual CPR guided with quality CPR device. The results will give the investigators important insights into the haemodynamics of CPR which may guide future strategies for the management of cardiac arrest. The research group is also interested in CPR related injuries and mattress effect. Quality of life after CA is evaluated among survivals and the cause of death among non-survivors.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * cardiac arrest * \> 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * \< 18 years of age

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

The success rate of current guidelines (depth and frequency of chest compression, epidemiology)

Timeframe: During the resuscitation

Quality of life after CA

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00951704

SponsorTampere University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2015-12

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