A/C Medical Question.

[panama_gringo]

Both is best. No doubt about that.

CPR skills are not retained well. In fact, I have read research where almost a third of professional hospital staffs do not perform CPR correctly. Chest compressions are the usual area of concern. Not deep enough and not at the correct rate.

Have an AED but don't skimp on CPR training.

 

[maddogg]

Contacts

Hey Hunter

I have contacts at both places. I would be more than happy to give you the hook up. I would be interested in the training device. I am all about training. If you think it will help here, speak up.

Maddogg

 

[panama_gringo]

Hi,

Sure:

www.cprezy.com

It is an ideal device for an airplane since it enables crews to practice their chest compressions with the same device used in an actual emergency. The mask is pretty cool as well.

The peer-reviewed research is good as well.

Hunter

 

[dalegribble]

Benadryl can help in a mild allergic reaction also, but there is liability as erveryone else has stated. Maybe find a F/A who is a paramedic or nurse, and likes to travel?

 

[maddogg]

Neat

Hey Hunter

That is pretty cool. We use the Zoll defib on our aircraft. The neat thing about the Zoll is that the pads are all one piece and it has a place to put the heel of your hand connected to the pads. We fly Hawkers in our department and there is no way we could get a patient on the floor to do CPR. The problem with doing CPR in an aircraft is getting good chest compressions. You must be able to compress the heart between the sternum and the spine to do effective CPR. There is just not enough room in the cabin. Sooooo, you have to improvise. I had 2' X 3' CPR boards made for each aircraft. We have one seat in the aircraft that lays completely flat. The CPR board is placed beneath the patient and on the upper portion of the seat. You now have a solid surface to do effective compressions. The device you mentioned would be a perfect training aid for people to see how to effectively do CPR.

Maddogg

 

[panama_gringo]

You hit the nail on the head.

One of the things I looked at was CPREZY's ability to perform in a hospital environment -- on beds.

Another benefit of using it while training is the feedback you get from the device. Use it every four months for training and the beeping noise the unit makes, along with the flashing light, helps you do the correct rate even without the unit.

Mostly, the measurement of the compressions and the rate of compression really helps CPR effectiveness. Something that really needs to be researched a lot more. Older survival rates are based on CPR without feedback so this should help with resuscitation rates. That's an educated and logical guess. Not enough data yet to prove it and that takes time.

The research is clear though -- having feedback for proper compression depth and frequency makes CPR much more effective in those crucial minutes between drop and shock.

I would like to get in touch with the respective medical directors or the most appropriate people at MedAire and AirCare. Email is fine. PM me if you wish.

Thanks.

Hunter