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Research

 

The mission of the Resuscitation Research Program at The Ohio State University Department of Emergency Medicine is to increase survival from sudden cardiac arrest in central Ohio and beyond by developing and researching innovative diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Our goal is to involve the EMS community in comprehensive, innovative resuscitation research. For more information on participating in and/or assistance with project development, research protocol design, grant writing, project coordination with other agencies or FWA and IRB assistance, contact Bill Barks, program manager, at (614) 293-5101.

We are currently involved in the listed research projects. Detailed descriptions are linked on the left or through the title below.

Therapeutic Hypothermia

Randomized Controlled Pilot Study: Induction of Mild Hypothermia in Resuscitated Cardiac Arrest Patients Using Traditional Cooling Techniques vs. The Medivance Arctic Sun Temperature Management System

Quality Improvement

Does Immediate Feedback Improve Survival from In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

EMS Dispatch

The Rate of Completion of Bystander CPR Pre-Arrival Instructions Given by 911 Dispatchers

Cardiac Arrest Incidence

Epidemiology of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Defibrillation

Is Successful Defibrillation Dependent on Frequency of Chest Compressions?

Airway Management

Comparison of Airway Management Techniques Used in Brain Injured Hypotensive Trauma Patients

Ventilation

Rate and Volume of Positive Pressure Ventilation in EMS Management of Trauma and Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Focused Educational Intervention