Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8675788 Resuscitation 2018 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
Rescuers are able to judge 0.5 cm differences in compression depth with precision, but remain unable to accurately judge overall target depth. Reducing the current recommended compression depth to 4.56 cm is likely to result in delivered compressions significantly below the optimal depth.
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Can rescuers accurately deliver subtle changes to chest compression depth if recommended by future guidelines?
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