Physiological effects of N95 respirators on rescuers during cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Autor: Shih-Chia Yang, Chi-Wei Lee
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Heliyon, Vol 9, Iss 8, Pp e18970- (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2405-8440
DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18970
Popis: Objectives: There is a lack of evidence in the medical literature reporting the physiological stress imposed by the wearing of N95 respirators during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in healthcare providers. The aim of this study is to monitor the changes in hemodynamics and blood gas profiles in rescuers during the performance of CPR while wearing N95 respirators. Methods: Thirty-two healthy healthcare workers performed standard CPR on manikins, each participant conducted 2 min of chest compression followed by 2 min of rest for 3 cycles. A non-invasive blood gas measuring device via a fingertip detector was used to collect arterial blood gas and hemodynamic data. Student t-test was used for comparison of various physiologic parameters before and after each session of chest compression. Results: There were no significant differences in arterial blood gas profiles including partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide and partial pressure of arterial oxygen before and after each session of chest compression (p > 0.05 for all). Heart rate and cardiac output were significantly higher after CPR (p
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