Evaluation of foreign body airway obstruction (choking) interventions through simulation

Summary

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. We 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 different choking techniques in a simulation setting on adult or infant mannequins.

We are looking for interested individuals to:
o Participate in a 30-minute learning session where the instructor will teach choking treatments
o Participate in a choking simulation three times, each time using a different choking treatment

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 18 to 100

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

1. Adults aged 18 years or older

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Additional information

Contact information

Cody Dunne, Primary Investigator

Principal investigator:

Cody Dunne

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB23-1548