The Impact of Real-Time CPR Feedback Devices on Chest Compression Quality and Neurologic Outcomes in Pediatric Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated how real-time CPR feedback devices compared with standard CPR affect chest compression quality and neurologic outcomes in pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, using randomized controlled trials and observational studies identified from seven databases and trial registries (2015–2024). Across 11 included studies (n=3,448), real-time feedback devices improved the rate of good neurological outcome (Cerebral Performance Category 1–2; RR 1.32, 95% CI 1.12–1.56; moderate certainty) and also increased return of spontaneous circulation and survival to hospital discharge, alongside better chest compression depth (mean difference 3.2 mm). Subgroup analyses suggested larger effects in children aged 1–12 years versus infants and for audiovisual devices versus sensor-based systems. The paper’s main caveat is that evidence certainty was not high, with risk-of-bias assessment performed across diverse study designs and certainty evaluated with the GRADE framework. The paper does not explicitly discuss endometriosis or adenomyosis; it was included in the corpus via a keyword match in the upstream search index.

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Abstract Background The impact of real-time CPR feedback devices on outcomes in pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains inadequately synthesized. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of these devices on chest compression quality and neurologic outcomes in this population. Methods We searched seven electronic databases and clinical trial registries from January 2015 to December 2024 for randomized controlled trials and observational studies comparing real-time CPR feedback devices to standard CPR in pediatric OHCA. Study selection, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessment (using RoB 2 and ROBINS-I tools) were conducted independently by two reviewers. Meta-analyses were performed using random-effects models, and the certainty of evidence was assessed with the GRADE framework. Results From 957 identified records, 11 studies involving 3,448 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Pooled analysis demonstrated that feedback devices significantly improved the rate of good neurological outcome (Cerebral Performance Category 1–2) (Risk Ratio [RR] 1.32, 95% CI 1.12–1.56; I²=45%; moderate certainty). Significant benefits were also observed for return of spontaneous circulation (RR 1.24, 95% CI 1.08–1.43), survival to hospital discharge (RR 1.18, 95% CI 1.01–1.38), and chest compression depth (Mean Difference 3.2 mm, 95% CI 1.8–4.6). Subgroup analyses revealed greater effectiveness for children aged 1–12 years compared to infants, and for audiovisual devices compared to sensor-based systems. Conclusion Real-time CPR feedback devices significantly improve neurological outcomes, survival, and CPR quality in pediatric OHCA. These findings support the implementation of this technology, particularly audiovisual feedback systems, in pediatric resuscitation protocols.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of these devices on chest compression quality and neurologic outcomes in this population. Methods We searched seven electronic databases and clinical trial registries from January 2015 to December 2024 for randomized controlled trials and observational studies comparing real-time CPR feedback devices to standard CPR in pediatric OHCA. Study selection, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessment (using RoB 2 and ROBINS-I tools) were conducted independently by two reviewers. Meta-analyses were performed using random-effects models, and the certainty of evidence was assessed with the GRADE framework. Results From 957 identified records, 11 studies involving 3,448 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Pooled analysis demonstrated that feedback devices significantly improved the rate of good neurological outcome (Cerebral Performance Category 1–2) (Risk Ratio [RR] 1.32, 95% CI 1.12–1.56; I²=45%; moderate certainty). Significant benefits were also observed for return of spontaneous circulation (RR 1.24, 95% CI 1.08–1.43), survival to hospital discharge (RR 1.18, 95% CI 1.01–1.38), and chest compression depth (Mean Difference 3.2 mm, 95% CI 1.8–4.6). Subgroup analyses revealed greater effectiveness for children aged 1–12 years compared to infants, and for audiovisual devices compared to sensor-based systems. Conclusion Real-time CPR feedback devices significantly improve neurological outcomes, survival, and CPR quality in pediatric OHCA. These findings support the implementation of this technology, particularly audiovisual feedback systems, in pediatric resuscitation protocols. Pediatric Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Real-Time Feedback Systems Chest Compression Quality Neurological Outcome Meta-Analysis Advanced Life Support Resuscitation Technology Cerebral Performance Category Health Technology Assessment Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Supplementary Files SUPP.FILE1.docx Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. 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