TY  - JOUR 
AU  - Barcala Furelos, Roberto Jesus
AU  - Abelairas Gómez, Cristian
AU  - Alonso Calvete, Alejandra
AU  - Cano Noguera, Francisco
AU  - Carballo Fazanes, Aida
AU  - Martínez Isasi, Santiago
AU  - Rodríguez Núñez, Antonio
PY  - 2021
SN  - 1049023X
SN  - 19451938
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/11093/2299
AB  - Introduction:
On-boat resuscitation can be applied by lifeguards in an inflatable rescue boat (IRB). Due to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV-2) and recommendations for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE),...
AB  - Methods:
Three CPR tests were performed by 14 lifeguards, in teams of two, wearing different PPE: (1) Basic PPE (B-PPE): gloves, a mask, and protective glasses; (2) Full PPE (F-PPE): B-PPE + a waterproof apron; and (3) Basic PPE + plastic blanket...
AB  - Results:
Using B-PPE takes less time and is significantly faster than F-PPE (B-PPE 17 [SD = 2] seconds versus F-PPE 69 [SD = 17] seconds; P = .001), and the use of B+PPE is slightly higher (B-PPE 17 [SD = 2] seconds versus B+PPE 34 [SD = 6] seconds;...
AB  - Conclusion:
The use of PPE during on-board resuscitation is feasible and does not interfere with quality when performed by trained lifeguards. The use of a plastic blanket could be a quick and easy alternative to offer extra protection to lifeguards...
LA  - eng
PB  - Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
TI  - Safe on-boat resuscitation by lifeguards in COVID-19 era: a pilot study comparing three sets of personal protective equipment
DO  - 10.1017/S1049023X2100011X
ER  -