Table 3.
Table shows each group’s time to defined actions in the Cardiac Surgery Unit Advanced Life Support (CSU-ALS) algorithm. Data are presented as mean ± SD or median (IQR).
| CSU-ALS Actions | Control Group | VR Group |
|---|---|---|
| n = 14 | n = 14 | |
| Number of deviations from protocol | 2.0 (0.8–3.3) | 2.0 (1.0–2.0) |
| Call resus team [s] | 12.0 (6.5–13.3) | 18.0 (12.0–23.0) |
| Call thoracic surgeon [s] | 39.0 ± 35.8 | 93.9 ± 24.5 |
| Recognition of Correct Protocol [s] | 9.0 (6.0–16.0) | 15.0 (6.0–49.0) |
| Stop all running infusions [s] | 71.0 (68.0–88.0) | 69 (-) |
| First shock [s] | 43.6 ± 7.5 | 65.1 ± 13.1 |
| Third shock [s] | 62.7 ± 8.9 | 85.4 ± 17.1 |
| BLS [s] | 71.1 ± 8.9 | 72.9 ± 39.5 |
| BVM Vent [s] | 89.1 ± 25.5 | 78.0 ± 35.8 |
| Amiodarone given [s] | 67.4 ± 31.6 | 93.1 ± 44.3 |
| Decision Resternotomy [s] | 78.4 ± 11.2 | 116.0 ± 31.5 |
| Incision [s] | 174.0 ± 23.2 | 241.0 ± 46.6 |
| Removal of Steel Wires [s] | 192.1 ± 25.2 | 267.7 ± 53.7 |
| Sternal Retractor in Place [s] | 201.0 ± 26.9 | 280.7 ± 55.6 |
| Sternal Retractor Open [s] | 211.0 ± 25.5 | 273.0 ± 21.0 |
| Internal Cardiac Massage/Cleared Space for paddles [s] | 214 (0.0–188.3) | 308 (0.0–325.0) |
| Internal Defib [s] | 239.0 (216.8–269.8) | 299.0 (289.0–357.0) |
| Final Rhythm Check [s] | 248.0 (227.5–281.0) | 318.0 (301.0–372.0) |