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 1-hour training session where you will learn different choking treatments and practice them on a mannequin

Upcoming Training Dates:

Jan 17th 10am - 2pm - U of C Foothills Campus
Jan 23rd 2pm - 7pm - Glenmore Area
Jan 24th 11am - 3pm - U of C Foothills Campus
Jan 26th 10am - 2pm - Glenmore Area

Feb 15th 10am - 2pm - Brentwood Area
Feb 16th 11am - 3pm - Glenmore Area
Feb 22nd 10am - 2pm - Glenmore Area
Feb 25th 2pm - 6pm - Brentwood Area

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 18 to 100

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

1. Adults aged 18 years or older

Exclusion criteria:

1. Individuals with healthcare training (e.g., physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists)

Participate

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Method of contact

Additional information

Contact information

Cody Dunne, Primary Investigator

Principal investigator:

Cody Dunne

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB23-1548