Training Mothers of Infants in Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Authors

Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

2008

Abstract

This research will be a prospective, cohort study to determine if mothers of infants/newborns are more willing to complete CPR training using a 22-minute instructional DVD and infant manikin versus traditional four hour didactic instruction.

Study Hypothesis: A 22-minute instructional DVD and infant manikin will be an effective and preferred tool for teaching mothers of infants infant CPR.

Objectives

1. To determine if mothers of infants are more likely to complete infant CPR training with a 22-minute instructional DVD and infant manikin, than by attending a traditional CPR class.
2. To determine if learning infant CPR with a 22-minute instructional DVD and infant manikin is as effective as attending traditional infant CPR class.
3. To examine the number of mothers that were offered the opportunity to learn infant CPR either as part of their prenatal classes, or upon the birth of their infant.
4. To examine the number of mothers who have been previously trained in CPR.
5. To examine the reasons that mothers have been previously trained in CPR (e.g., mandated by work/career vs. personal reasons).
6. To examine the multiplier effect of an at home CPR education using a 22-minute instructional DVD and infant manikin at the time of the follow up phone call.

Comments

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Study ran from Janurary 2008 through December 2008.

Published In/Presented At

http://scholarlyworks.lvhn.org/emergency-medicine/109/

Barr, G., Rupp, V., Hamilton, K., Worrilow, C., Reed, J., Friel, K., & ... Greenberg, M. (2013). Training mothers in infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation with an instructional DVD and manikin.The Journal Of The American Osteopathic Association, 113(7), 538-545. doi:10.7556/jaoa.2013.005

Worrilow, C., & Barr, G. (2009, January 5-8). Training inpatient new mothers in infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Poster presented at: Caribbean Emergency Medicine Congress (CEMC), Barbados.

Worrilow, C., & Barr, G. (2009, January 5-8). Training inpatient new mothers in infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Poster presented at: ACEP Research Forum, Boston, MA (October 5, 2009)

Worrilow, C., & Barr, G. (2009, January 5-8). Training inpatient new mothers in infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Poster presented at: ACEP Scientific Assembly, Philadelphia, PA (April 15, 2010)

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Document Type

Research