Abstract
Background
A novel and yet untested memory aid has anecdotally been proposed for aiding practitioners
in complying with American Heart Association (AHA) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
compression rate guidelines (at least 100 compressions per minute).
Objectives
This study investigates how subjects using this memory aid adhered to current CPR
guidelines in the short and long term.
Methods
A prospective observational study was conducted with medical providers certified in
2005 AHA guideline CPR. Subjects were randomly paired and alternated administering
CPR compressions on a mannequin during a standardized cardiac arrest scenario. While
performing compressions, subjects listened to a digital recording of the Bee Gees
song “Stayin' Alive,” and were asked to time compressions to the musical beat. After
at least 5 weeks, the participants were retested without directly listening to the
recorded music. Attitudinal views were gathered using a post-session questionnaire.
Results
Fifteen subjects (mean age 29.3 years, 66.7% resident physicians and 80% male) were
enrolled. The mean compression rate during the primary assessment (with music) was
109.1, and during the secondary assessment (without music) the rate was 113.2. Mean
CPR compression rates did not vary by training level, CPR experience, or time to secondary
assessment. Subjects felt that utilizing the music improved their ability to provide
CPR and they felt more confident in performing CPR.
Conclusions
Medical providers trained to use a novel musical memory aid effectively maintained
AHA guideline CPR compression rates initially and in long-term follow-up. Subjects
felt that the aid improved their technical abilities and confidence in providing CPR.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: March 26, 2012
Accepted:
January 19,
2012
Received in revised form:
May 31,
2011
Received:
March 22,
2011
Footnotes
This work was supported by a University of Illinois College of Medicine Resident Research Grant.
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Copyright
© 2012 Published by Elsevier Inc.
