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Airway & Compression Techniques for Cardiac Arrest (FACT Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Thomas Rea, MD

Research Sponsored by University of Washington

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up this outcome occurs within minutes of the cardiac arrest event. the outcome will be monitored for 1 day from the time of cardiac arrest.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial will compare two different ways of providing basic life support (BLS) to patients who experience sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting. It will look at the effectiveness of using a standard Bag

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults in Seattle and greater King County who experience a sudden, non-traumatic cardiac arrest outside of the hospital where EMS will attempt resuscitation.

What is being tested?

The FACT Study compares two rescue breathing methods (standard Bag Valve Mask vs i-gel) and three chest compression rates (100, 110, or 120 per minute) during CPR to see which leads to better survival rates after cardiac arrest.

What are the potential side effects?

Since both rescue breathing methods and the range of chest compression rates are within current guidelines and standard care, side effects are expected to be those typically associated with CPR.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ this outcome occurs within minutes of the cardiac arrest event. the outcome will be monitored for 1 day from the time of cardiac arrest.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~this outcome occurs within minutes of the cardiac arrest event. the outcome will be monitored for 1 day from the time of cardiac arrest.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and this outcome occurs within minutes of the cardiac arrest event. the outcome will be monitored for 1 day from the time of cardiac arrest. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Survival to Hospital Discharge

Secondary study objectives

Return to Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC)

Survival with favorable neurological function (CPC 1-2)

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Compression RateActive Control1 Intervention

Each of 28 first responder EMS agencies in King County will be randomly assigned with one of the three chest compression rates (100 vs 110 vs 120) at the outset.

Group II: Airway StrategyActive Control1 Intervention

Each of 28 first responder EMS agencies in King County will be randomly assigned to treat with either the BVM or i-gel for airway strategy

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