심정지 초기 시뮬레이션에서 자동제세동 모드와 수동제세동 모드를 이용한 간호사의 제세동 비교: 무작위 대조군 실험 연구
Purpose: This randomized controlled simulation study compared the automatic defibrillation (Auto-D) and manual defibrillation (Manual-D) modes used by nurses during in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) simulation to evaluate the defibrillation decision (D-decision) accuracy and response times. Methods: Sixty nurses trained in advanced life support courses were randomly assigned to Auto-D (n=30) or Manual-D (n=30) groups. Participants completed four simulation scenarios with the following ECG rhythms: pulseless electrical activity, ventricular fibrillation-1 (VF-1), asystole, and VF-2. The primary outcomes included the D-decision accuracy and defibrillation time in two VF scenarios. Secondary outcomes included hands-off times. Qualitative data from the debriefings were analyzed using inductive content analysis. Results: The D-decision accuracy for the Auto-D group was higher than that for the Manual group (100% vs. 80%); however, the difference was insignificant (p=.056). The defibrillation time of VF-2 in the Auto-D group was shorter than that in the Manual-D group (p=.038). Hands-off times were similar across scenarios except for asystole case. The qualitative analysis revealed five themes regarding accuracy, time, and psychological burden. Conclusion: The Auto-D mode provides reliable D-decision accuracy and comparable response times, with a notably reduced psychological burden, supporting its use as a cost-effective strategy to improve IHCA responses and patient outcomes.