Quantifying force application to a newborn manikin during simulated cardiopulmonary resuscitation

J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2016;29(11):1770-2. doi: 10.3109/14767058.2015.1061498. Epub 2015 Jul 27.

Abstract

Objective: To assess utility of the FingerTPS™ system in measuring chest compression (CC) rate and force.

Methods: Five minutes of CC was performed in a neonatal manikin without (n = 29) and with (n = 30) a metronome. The FingerTPS™ force (lbs.) was compared to pressure (mmHg) in a 50-mL normal-saline bag inside the manikin. FingerTPS™ CC rate and the time until a 20% decline from baseline force and pressure were calculated.

Results: The normal-saline pressure declined earlier than the FingerTPS™ force. Metronome use did not influence CC rate, force or pressure.

Conclusions: The FingerTPS™ can be used to measure CC rate and force.

Keywords: Chest compression; fatigue; neonatology; quality.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / instrumentation*
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / standards
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn*
  • Manikins*
  • Pressure