A prospective evaluation of the 'C.O.A.C.H.E.D.' cognitive aid for emergency defibrillation

In this observational study of defibrillation performance, the use of the C.O.A.C.H.E.D. cognitive aid was associated with a significant decrease in the length of peri-shock pause. Therefore, we conclude that the use of a cognitive aid is appropriate for teaching and performing defibrillation.