Training Mothers of Infants in Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Prevention of Sudden Death

In brief

This research will be a prospective, cohort study to determine if mothers of infants/newborns are more willing to complete CPR training using a 22-minute instructional DVD and infant manikin versus traditional four hour didactic instruction. Study Hypothesis: A 22-minute instructional DVD and infant manikin will be an effective and preferred tool for teaching mothers of infants infant CPR. Objectives 1. To determine if mothers of infants are more likely to complete infant CPR training with a 22-minute instructional DVD and infant manikin, than by attending a traditional CPR class. 2. To determine if learning infant CPR with a 22-minute instructional DVD and infant manikin is as effective as attending traditional infant CPR class. 3. To examine the number of mothers that were offered the opportunity to learn infant CPR either as part of their prenatal classes, or upon the birth of their infant. 4. To examine the number of mothers who have been previously trained in CPR. 5. To examine the reasons that mothers have been previously trained in CPR (e.g., mandated by work/career vs. personal reasons). 6. To examine the multiplier effect of an at home CPR education using a 22-minute instructional DVD and infant manikin at the time of the follow up phone call.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00570869

Run by

Lehigh Valley Hospital

People needed

126

Starts

2008-01-01

Expected to finish

2008-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-04-26

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Mother must be admitted to MBU at the CC site within twenty-four hours of giving birth.
• Mother must be eighteen years-old or greater.

You may not qualify if…

• Mother is not admitted to the MBU.
• Mother is under eighteen years-old.
• Mother has been inpatient for over twenty-four hours.
• Mother is physically incapable of performing CPR.
• Mother is cognitively impaired.
• Mother is unable to understand and sign consent.
• Mother is non-English speaking.
• Current pregnancy resulted in fetal demise.
• Mother who has previously participated in the study.
• Mother who has previously self-educated themselves in infant CPR using a 22-minute DVD and an infant manikin.

Where it is running

• Lehigh Valley Hospital — Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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