For far too long, the focus has been on the “Cardio” portion of CPR, mainly quality chest compressions. While chest compressions are crucial, the “Pulmonary” portion of CPR is just as important. A recent study demonstrated that in approximately 2000 patients, adequate ventilation through tidal volume has the potential to triple survival rates and quadruple the number of patients discharged from hospitals with good neurological outcomes.¹

Another study by B. Yang examined the relationship between chest compression fraction, ventilation quality, and patient outcomes during CPR. This study looked at 1,976 patients who experienced out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. All patients underwent resuscitation using the 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio. Patients were categorized into two groups based on ventilation quality: the “better ventilation” group, where effective lung inflation occurred in over half of the compression pauses, and the “poor ventilation” group, with effective inflations in fewer than half.

Despite similar Chest Compression Fraction (CCF) medians (0.78 in both groups), survival rates were significantly higher in the better ventilation group at CCF levels below 85%. Notably, the interaction between ventilation quality and survival was strongest at lower CCF levels, with the highest survival observed in patients with better ventilation and a CCF below 65%.

These findings underscore the importance of effective ventilation during resuscitation, particularly when CCF is suboptimal.

Improve the quality of manual ventilation with the innovative and reliable EOlife and EOlife X devices from Archeon Medical.

EOlife: The Ultimate Feedback Device for High-Performance Ventilation

EOlife X: The Ultimate Training Tool for High-Performance Ventilation

EOlife is an FDA-cleared, reliable and intuitive medical device that measures ventilation parameters and can provide users with real-time feedback on the quality of manual ventilation to the patient. EOlife offers two different user interfaces depending on the type of user (ALS or BLS). By providing visual feedback, the device increases the quality of manual ventilation by 70%, reduces the risk of hyperventilation tenfold and can triple the chance of patient survival. With its ergonomic and compact size, EOlife is ideal for emergency transport and can be used on intubated patients in emergency and intensive care units.

EOlife X teaches first responders about proper airway management and good ventilation regardless of the user’s level of experience and patient profile. With adult and pediatric settings, the device provides visual feedback on the quality of ventilation with two training modes (blind or monitored) that record ventilation parameters. The device uses algorithms based on the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines to help deliver the appropriate oxygen volume and follow the correct ventilation frequencies to avoid hyperventilation. Data can be downloaded via Bluetooth to the EOlife Connect app which offers detailed analysis and allows users to track their skills progress over time.

For more information and to request a demonstration of EOlife X and EOlife, call 888-891-1200 or email us to be connected to your local sales representative.

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References:

¹https://archeon-medical.com/breath-of-life-how-tidal-volume-transforms-cpr-survival/

²https://archeon-medical.com/aha-2024-breakthrough-ventilation-over-compressions/