Development of educational tools and methods to remotely assess the skills of Basic Life Support training for the general public.

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 21K02818
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 09070:Educational technology-related
• Research Institution: Okayama University of Science
• Principal Investigator: Hori Jun'ya 岡山理科大学, 工学部, 准教授 (70368611)
• Project Period (FY): 2021-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: 心肺蘇生 / 一次救命処置 / AED / 自動体外式除細動器 / 医学教育

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study aims to enable individuals to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) even during the spread of infectious diseases like the COVID-19. In this study, a chest compression evaluation tool using a small microcontroller and an easily operable simulated AED are developed. Although the method of performing CPR by compressing a plastic bottle has been traditionally known, we conducted this research under the belief that quantifying the compressions could enhance its effectiveness. By utilizing a thin-film pressure sensor attached to the cap of the plastic bottle, we were able to evaluate the number, speed, and chest compression fraction (CCF) of the chest compressions using a palm-sized microcontroller based on the pressure changes that occur during the compressions. Additionally, we created a simulated AED that allows users to experience AED operation using a similar microcontroller.

Free Research Field

医学教育／臨床工学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

一般的な心肺蘇生の講習会では，比較的高価なトレーニング用マネキンとAEDを模したシミュレータ器材を用いて集合型のトレーニングを行っている。一方，新型コロナウイルス感染症の様な感染症の拡大下においては，集合型のトレーニングは自粛傾向にあった。本研究で作製した胸骨圧迫ツールは，個人で自己学習することができ，またPC経由で遠隔モニタリングすることにより，感染防止を行いつつ，第三者の評価も可能となる。また，今回作製した手のひらサイズの模擬AEDは，手軽にAEDの動作体験をすることができる。以上から，この模擬AEDを利用すれば，AEDがより一般市民にとってなじみのあるものになるのではないかと考える。