I perform single handed CPR while en-route to A&E when going around bends or
over rough roads - this is for health and safety reasons. I need to ensure
my safety and therefore I hold onto the orange handrail with the other hand.
This is not offically taught but would expect it to be normal practice in
these situations.
I do not do BVM/single handed CPR. I hook the patient up to the ventilator.
Mike Bjarkoy
-----Original Message-----
From: [log in to unmask]
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Iain McNeil
Sent: 23 April 2000 09:21
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Single handed CPR
I have recently come across a situation where ambulance crews have been
taught to do chest compressions with one hand, on adults, when working on
their own. Essentiailly they do chest compressions with one hand and hold on
to the mask of the BVM with the other while the vehicle is mobile to
hospital. This is taught in preference to the standard two handed chest
compression technique.
Does any one have experience of this?
Is it acceptable practice?
Does any one else do this as a routine?
Do you think the practice of holding onto the patients mask with one hand
whilst doing CPR in a moving vehicle is safe?
Do you think one handed CPR is effective after a period of time? ( I am
assured that on skill meters it is as good - but for how long I know not)
Are there any references that you know of?
I am not keen on the process at all but am willing to be persuaded if there
is evidence to support its efficacy.Any thoughts would be gratefully
recieved.
Iain McNeil
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
|