One-Minute Versus Two-Minute Compressor Rotation During Simulated Pediatric CPR

Overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare one-minute and two-minute compressor rotation intervals during simulated pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also called CPR. The study will include healthcare professionals who perform chest compressions on a pediatric manikin in a simulated resuscitation setting. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Does one-minute compressor rotation improve chest compression quality compared with two-minute compressor rotation? Does one-minute compressor rotation reduce participant fatigue compared with two-minute compressor rotation? Participants will perform chest compressions during two simulated pediatric CPR sessions. In one session, compressors will rotate every one minute. In the other session, compressors will rotate every two minutes. Researchers will compare CPR performance measures and participant-reported fatigue between the two rotation intervals.

This randomized crossover pilot study evaluates two different compressor rotation intervals during simulated pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The study is conducted in a simulation setting using a pediatric manikin. No patients are involved, and no clinical care is delivered. Participants are healthcare professionals trained in pediatric resuscitation. Each participant pair completes two CPR scenarios. In one scenario, chest compressors rotate every one minute. In the other scenario, chest compressors rotate every two minutes. The order of the two scenarios is randomized. The study compares objective CPR performance metrics obtained during the simulation, including measures related to chest compression quality. It also evaluates participant-reported fatigue after each scenario. Because each pair completes both rotation strategies, the crossover design allows comparison of the two approaches within the same participant pair. The purpose of this pilot study is to explore whether a shorter compressor rotation interval may help maintain CPR quality or reduce fatigue during simulated pediatric CPR. The findings may help guide future simulation-based research and training strategies for pediatric resuscitation teams.