US EditionCPR In Space? Best Method Identified, Researchers Say
Mechanical chest compressions achieved a median depth of 53mm, meeting resuscitation guidelines, while manual methods fell short in microgravity simulations aboard Europe's A310 Air Zero G.
- Researchers led by Nathan Reynette tested different CPR methods for microgravity aboard a modified A310 aircraft in August 2025.
- They conducted three flights with parabolic curves to simulate 22 seconds of microgravity per parabola to explore effective CPR in space.
- The standard mechanical piston device achieved an average compression depth of 53 millimeters, surpassing the handstand method's 34.5 millimeters, which is inadequate for blood flow.
- International guidelines suggest chest compression depths of 50 to 60 millimeters for effective CPR, and Reynette emphasized that this study reinforces the potential benefits of using automated chest compression devices.
- The findings imply that mechanical CPR devices could improve emergency response during space missions and other isolated environments, pending future adoption by space agencies.
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New research presented at the Congress of the European Cardiology Society 2025 in Madrid, Spain, has found a more effective way to conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCR) in microgravity, which causes the astronaut's experience in space. The study revealed that a type of automatic chest compression, carried out by a piston device [...]
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