Man Versus Machine: The History and Use of Mechanical Chest Compression Devices

Activity Summary

From concepts born in the 1700s to early iterations of chest compressions in the mid-1800s, the history of chest compression goes back hundreds of years. This beginner session explores chest compressions from its history in resuscitation, to the American Heart Association Guideline’s best practices (such as optimal depth and recoil) and ending in the development and use of mechanical chest compression devices (MCCDs). Current research on the risks and benefits of MCCD use in resuscitation, highlighting the position of two MCCDs in critical care today, is reviewed.

Objectives

Describe the effects of depth and recoil in high-quality chest compressions.
Identify the risks and benefits of using mechanical chest compression devices (MCCDs) during resuscitation.
List two clinical applications for each of the different MCCD.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.