The aim of this study is to evaluate how positioning and posture of the rescuer promote fatigue and influence the quality of chest compressions. These factors have been selected based on available literature [7, 11, 17], researchers' experience and feasibility, aiming to answer the research question: in healthcare professionals experienced in CPR, does specific body position and arms angle promote fatigue and influence the quality of chest compressions?
Through this research question we will explore:
1. The influence of positioning during CPR in rescuers fatigue;
2. The influence of the arms angle during CPR in rescuers fatigue; and
3. The correlation between rescuer fatigue during CPR (under specific conditions) and the quality of chest compressions.
It is expected that the conclusions of this research will promote rescuer awareness and behavioral change, leading to better patient outcomes. |