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The mission of the Resuscitation Research Program at The Ohio State University Department of Emergency Medicine is to increase survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest in central Ohio. Our goal is to involve the EMS community in comprehensive, innovative resuscitation research.

For more information about participating in project development, research protocol design, grant writing, or project coordination with other agencies, please contact Bill Barks, program manager, at (614) 293-5101 or by e-mail at William.Barks@osumc.edu.

We are currently involved in a variety of research projects. Please see the list below for more information.

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