assessed using a manikin . In addition , two instructors also assessed learners . The differences between the two assessments was striking . The manikin ’ s pass rates on the four critical components of CPR was dramatically lower for every measure .
|
Instructor Pass Rate % |
Manikin Pass Rate % |
Chest Compressions |
96 |
30 |
Compression Depth |
99 |
41 |
Compression Rate |
97 |
66 |
Rescue Breaths |
93 |
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From these results , Danish researchers made these conclusions :
• Instructors were very good at passing learners that performed in correct ranges ; however , they did a very poor job in identifying learners that performed outside of acceptable ranges .
• The use of instructor assessment may not be accurate enough to determine learner CPR skills in resuscitation research and that manikin data should be used whenever possible .
• Overall CPR quality was poor .
• BLS certificates may be awarded inappropriately by
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