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
