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Do Rescuers’ Physiological Responses and Anxiety Influence Quality Resuscitation under Extreme Temperatures?

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  • José Luis Martin-Conty

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain)

  • Francisco Martin-Rodríguez

    (Advanced Clinical Simulation Center, School of Medicine, Universidad de Valladolid, Avda. Ramón y Cajal, 7, 47005 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Juan José Criado-Álvarez

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain
    Integrated Care Management of Talavera de la Reina, Health Services of Castilla-La Mancha (SESCAM), 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Spain)

  • Carmen Romo Barrientos

    (Integrated Care Management of Talavera de la Reina, Health Services of Castilla-La Mancha (SESCAM), 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Spain)

  • Clara Maestre-Miquel

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain)

  • Antonio Viñuela

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain)

  • Begoña Polonio-López

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain)

  • Carlos Durantez-Fernández

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain)

  • Félix Marcos-Tejedor

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain)

  • Alicia Mohedano-Moriano

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain)

Abstract

Teaching and training cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) through simulation is a priority in Health Sciences degrees. Although CPR is taught as a simulation, it can still be stressful for the trainees since it resembles a real-life circumstance. The aim of this study was to assess the physiological effects and anxiety levels of health sciences undergraduates when faced with CPR process in different temperatures (room temperature, extremely cold, or extremely warm). This was a descriptive cross-sectional before–after study conducted during the 2018/2019 academic year with 59 students registered in the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Castilla-La Mancha University (UCLM). State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) questionnaires were distributed among the students before and after the CPR simulation. We found greater level of situational anxiety in undergraduates faced with extreme adverse temperature scenarios (extreme heat and cold), especially in conditions of extreme heat compared to controlled environment (at room temperature). We discovered differences regarding sex, in which men scored 6.4 ± 5.55 points (STAI after CPR score) and women scored 10.4 ± 7.89 points (STAI after CPR score). Furthermore, there was less lactate in blood, before and during the event in individuals with anxiety. In addition, beginning in Minute 7, we observed a remarkable decrease (but not significant) in the performance of rescuers with anxiety. Programs targeted at promoting coping mechanisms to reduce anxiety before a critical clinic situation should be implemented in academic training.

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  • José Luis Martin-Conty & Francisco Martin-Rodríguez & Juan José Criado-Álvarez & Carmen Romo Barrientos & Clara Maestre-Miquel & Antonio Viñuela & Begoña Polonio-López & Carlos Durantez-Fernández & Fé, 2020. "Do Rescuers’ Physiological Responses and Anxiety Influence Quality Resuscitation under Extreme Temperatures?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(12), pages 1-12, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:12:p:4241-:d:371241
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    1. María Fernández-Méndez & Martín Otero-Agra & Felipe Fernández-Méndez & Santiago Martínez-Isasi & Myriam Santos-Folgar & Roberto Barcala-Furelos & Antonio Rodríguez-Núñez, 2021. "Analysis of Physiological Response during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Personal Protective Equipment: A Randomized Crossover Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(13), pages 1-12, July.
    2. Clara Maestre-Miquel & Francisco Martín-Rodríguez & Carlos Durantez-Fernández & José L. Martín-Conty & Antonio Viñuela & Begoña Polonio-López & Carmen Romo-Barrientos & Juan José Criado-Álvarez & Fran, 2022. "Gender Differences in Anxiety, Attitudes, and Fear among Nursing Undergraduates Coping with CPR Training with PPE Kit for COVID," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(23), pages 1-11, November.
    3. Elba Mauriz & Sandra Caloca-Amber & Lucía Córdoba-Murga & Ana María Vázquez-Casares, 2021. "Effect of Psychophysiological Stress and Socio-Emotional Competencies on the Clinical Performance of Nursing Students during a Simulation Practice," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(10), pages 1-12, May.
    4. José Luis Martin-Conty & Begoña Polonio-López & Clara Maestre-Miquel & Alicia Mohedano-Moriano & Carlos Durantez-Fernández & Laura Mordillo-Mateos & Jesús Jurado-Palomo & Antonio Viñuela & Juan José B, 2020. "Physiological Response of Quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Crossover Trial on Mannequin in Extreme Temperature Conditions," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(16), pages 1-11, August.
    5. José Luis Martin-Conty & Francisco Martin-Rodríguez & Juan José Criado-Álvarez & Carlos Alberto Castillo-Sarmiento & Clara Maestre-Miquel & Alicia Mohedano-Moriano & Begoña Polonio-López & Carlos Dura, 2020. "How Health Habits Influence the Physiological Response During a Physical Activity in Extreme Temperatures?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(17), pages 1-22, September.

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