Browsing by Author "Smereka, Jacek"

Are paramedics able to perform endotracheal intubation with access to the patient through the back seat of the car? randomized crossover manikin study

Szarpak, Łukasz; Truszewski, Zenon; Smereka, Jacek; Evrin, Togay; Czyzewski, Łukasz (2016)

Chest compression methods in simulated Covid-19 patient resuscitation: a randomized cross-over simulation trial

Evrin, Togay; Bielski, Karol; Dabrowska, Agata; Smereka, Jacek (2020-12)

Background: High-quality chest compression is one of the key elements of resuscitation to return of spontaneous circulation. In the COVID-19 era, medical personnel should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) ...

Comparison of blind intubation via supraglottic airway devices versus standard intubation during different airway emergency scenarios in inexperienced hand Randomized, crossover manikin trial

Bielski, Andrzej; Rivas, Eva; Ruetzler, Kurt; Smereka, Jacek; Puslecki, Mateusz; Dabrowski, Marek; Evrin, Togay (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2018)

Background: Securing the airway and enabling adequate oxygenation and ventilation is essential during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The aim of the study was to evaluate the success rate of blind intubation via the ...

Comparison of Different Intubation Methods in Difficult Airways during Simulated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Continuous Chest Compression: A Randomized Cross-Over Manikin Trial

Evrin, Togay; Smereka, Jacek; Gorczyca, Damian; Bialka, Szymon; Ladny, Jerzy Robert; Katipoglu, Burak; Szarpak, Lukasz (Hindawi Ltd, 2019)

Introduction. Airway management is one of key elements of resuscitation. Endotracheal intubation is still considered the gold standard for airway management during resuscitation. Aim. The aim of the study was to compare ...

Comparison of the McGrath MAC EMS Videolaryngoscope with a Conventional Laryngoscope for Standard and Difficult Airway Intubation: A Randomized, Cross-over, Simulation Trial

Korkut, Semih; Szarpak, Lukasz; Evrin, Togay; Smereka, Jacek; Katipoglu, Burak; Gorczyca, Damian (Emergency Medicine Physicians Assoc Turkey, 2019)

Aim: Tracheal intubation is challenging in emergency medicine, especially in pre-hospital settings, owing to problems connected with patients, intubator, and the environment. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness ...

Comparison of the VivaSight single lumen endotracheal tube and the Macintosh laryngoscope for emergency intubation by experienced paramedics in a standardized airway manikin with restricted access: A randomized, crossover trial

Truszewski, Zenon; Szarpak, Łukasz; Smereka, Jacek; Kurowski, Andrzej; Evrin, Togay; Czyzewski, Łukasz (2016)