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Evaluation of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction Interventions Through Simulation

Airway Obstruction | Choking

WHY IS THIS STUDY BEING DONE? Little is known about the best treatment for choking. New airway clearance devices like LifeVac© and Dechoker© are being sold to help a choking person. Researchers do not know how well they work compared to other techniques like abdominal thrusts or back blows.

The purpose of this research study is to see how well bystanders can use the choking techniques.

RESEARCH QUESTION Among laypersons, which FBAO intervention (abdominal thrusts, LifeVac©, or Dechoker©) results in the greatest proportion of FBAO relief within one-minute?

PARTICIPANTS Adults aged 18 years or greater.

INTERVENTIONS View a video of each choking intervention, and then complete a choking scenario where participants will try to relieve an airway obstruction on a simulation mannequin. The three interventions are: LifeVac, Dechoker, and Abdominal Thrusts. Participants will be invited back between 90-120 days to repeat the scenarios to assess retention.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* All adult laypersons (Aged 18 years or older)
* Able to communicate in English (to sign informed consent)
* Non-

Exclusion Criteria:

* Physical disability limiting the performance/use of the interventions
* Individuals with healthcare training (e.g., physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists or associated students)

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Cody Dunne, MD

[email protected]
Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06227234