Performance of Basic Life Support by Lifeboat Crewmembers While Wearing a Survival Suit and Life Vest: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Main Authors: Allart M. Venema (Author), Marko M. Sahinovic (Author), Albert J. D. W. R. Ramaker (Author), Yvette N. van de Riet (Author), Anthony R. Absalom (Author), J. K. Götz Wietasch (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Crewmembers of the "Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution" (KNRM) lifeboats must wear heavy survival suits with integrated lifejackets. This and the challenging environment onboard (boat movements, limited space) might influence Basic Life Support (BLS) performance. The pr...