Volume : 12, Issue : 10, October – 2025
Title:
IMPROVING RESUSCITATION THROUGH FAMILIARITY: PARAMEDICS’ USE OF CPR DEVICES IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Authors :
Emad Raheel Shatti Alharbi , Hadi Mohammed Hadi Hammam , Mohammed Mana’ar Hadi Alhammam , Ahmed Habib Ali Alabbad , Abdulkarim Riyadh Khalaf Alanazi , Fahad Abdulkarim Alnahdh , Maitham Jassim Mohammed Bu Mozah , Majid Mohammed Al Najjar
Abstract :
This review explores the significance of paramedics’ familiarity with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) devices in enhancing the quality of pre-hospital care. Mechanical CPR devices, such as LUCAS, AutoPulse, and other resuscitation aids, have been increasingly integrated into emergency medical services (EMS) to improve chest compression consistency and patient outcomes. However, the degree of familiarity, training, and practical exposure among paramedics significantly influences their effective use. This article synthesizes current literature on device-related training, challenges, and the relationship between paramedics’ familiarity and clinical outcomes in cardiac arrest cases. It examines studies comparing manual and device-assisted CPR, the influence of paramedic training programs, and barriers such as device availability, cost, and operational complexity. The findings highlight that enhanced training and routine practice increase confidence, reduce delays in deployment, and improve resuscitation quality. Moreover, system-level interventions, including simulation-based learning, refresher training, and integration of devices into EMS protocols, are critical for optimizing use. The review concludes that familiarity with CPR devices is not merely a technical skill but a determinant of successful resuscitation, underlining the need for continuous education and standardization in pre-hospital emergency care.
Keywords: Paramedics, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR Devices, Mechanical CPR, Emergency Medical Services, Training, Familiarity
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Emad Raheel Shatti Alharbi et al., Improving Resuscitation Through Familiarity: Paramedics’ Use Of CPR Devices In Emergency Medical Services, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(10).
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