Table 2 Actions performed from the beginning of simulation until diagnosis of cardiac arrest
From: Inhospital cardiac arrest — the crucial first 5 min: a simulation study
All simulations | Fastest group 20 (16; 26) s | Slowest group 78 (60; 118) s | |
|---|---|---|---|
Always necessary | |||
Talks loudly to manikin | 94% (n = 34) | 92% (n = 11) | 92% (n = 11) |
Shakes manikin | 83% (n = 30) | 83% (n = 10) | 75% (n = 9) |
Checks for breathing | 67% (n = 24) | 92% (n = 11) | 58% (n = 7) |
Sometimes necessary | |||
Removes bed rail(s) | 58% (n = 21) | 50% (n = 6) | 33% (n = 4) |
Activates internal alarm | 36% (n = 13) | 33% (n = 4) | 33% (n = 4) |
Never necessary | |||
Prepares to measure blood pressure and/or saturation | 11% (n = 4) | 0 | 33% (n = 4) |
Pain stimulates manikin | 8% (n = 3) | 8% (n = 1) | 8% (n = 1) |
Calls doctor | 8% (n = 3) | 0 | 8% (n = 1) |
Gives verbal handover to colleagues without performing other actions | 8% (n = 3) | 0 | 17% (n = 2) |
Removes duvet | 8% (n = 3) | 25% (n = 3) | 0 |
Exposes manikin’s chest | 8% (n = 3) | 8% (n = 1) | 8% (n = 1) |
Checks for pulse | 6% (n = 2) | 0 | 8% (n = 1) |
Leaves the room to get help | 6% (n = 2) | 8% (n = 1) | 0 |
Moves the bed | 6% (n = 2) | 0 | 17% (n = 2) |
Removes pillow | 6% (n = 2) | 0 | 8% (n = 1) |
Raises the bed | 3% (n = 1) | 0 | 8% (n = 1) |
Collects equipment | 3% (n = 1) | 0 | 8% (n = 1) |