{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: A smartwatch-based CPR feedback device improves chest compression quality among health care professionals and lay rescuers.
{Author}: LaPrad AS;Joseph B;Chokshi S;Aldrich K;Kessler D;Oppenheimer BW;
{Journal}: Cardiovasc Digit Health J
{Volume}: 5
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: 2024 Jun
暂无{DOI}: 10.1016/j.cvdhj.2024.03.006
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) quality significantly impacts patient outcomes during cardiac arrests. With advancements in health care technology, smartwatch-based CPR feedback devices have emerged as potential tools to enhance CPR delivery.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This study evaluated a novel smartwatch-based CPR feedback device in enhancing chest compression quality among health care professionals and lay rescuers.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>A single-center, open-label, randomized crossover study was conducted with 30 subjects categorized into 3 groups based on rescuer category. The Relay Response BLS smartwatch application was compared to a defibrillator-based feedback device (Zoll OneStep CPR Pads). Following an introduction to the technology, subjects performed chest compressions in 3 modules: baseline unaided, aided by the smartwatch-based feedback device, and aided by the defibrillator-based feedback device. Outcome measures included effectiveness, learnability, and usability.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Across all groups, the smartwatch-based device significantly improved mean compression depth effectiveness (68.4% vs 29.7%; P < .05) and mean rate effectiveness (87.5% vs 30.1%; P < .05), compared to unaided compressions. Compression variability was significantly reduced with the smartwatch-based device (coefficient of variation: 14.9% vs 26.6%), indicating more consistent performance. Fifteen of 20 professional rescuers reached effective compressions using the smartwatch-based device in an average 2.6 seconds. A usability questionnaire revealed strong preference for the smartwatch-based device over the defibrillator-based device.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The smartwatch-based device enhances the quality of CPR delivery by keeping compressions within recommended ranges and reducing performance variability. Its user-friendliness and rapid learnability suggest potential for widespread adoption in both professional and lay rescuer scenarios, contributing positively to CPR training and real-life emergency responses.