Effect of Bed Height on Chest Compression Quality and Provider Biomechanics During Pediatric CPR Simulation

High-quality chest compressions are critical for outcomes after pediatric cardiac arrest, yet rescuer ergonomics and bed height may adversely affect compression quality and fatigue. This randomized crossover simulation study will evaluate how four different bed-height settings influence pediatric CPR quality and rescuer biomechanics. Pediatric emergency medicine residents will perform 2-minute chest-compression-only CPR on a pediatric manikin placed on a hospital bed under four bed-height conditions in randomized order across separate sessions. CPR quality metrics from the manikin's feedback system, rescuer fatigue, physiologic responses, and arm angle over time will be compared to identify an ergonomically optimal bed-height approach.

NCT Number	NCT07329842
Lead Sponsor	Akdeniz University
Conditions	Pediatric Cardiac Arrest (Simulated), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Simulation Training, In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Rescuer Fatigue During CPR, CPR Quality Assessment, Bed Height in CPR
Enrollment	25 participants
Start Date	2025-09-28
Primary Completion	2026-02-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-04-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-09