Defibrillation pad placement accuracy among Advanced Life Support instructors: A manikin-based observational study examining experience, self-evaluation, and actual performance

Dennie Wulterkens, Freek Coumou, Cornelis Slagt, Reinier A. Waalewijn, Lars Mommers

This study corroborates and expands upon existing knowledge regarding the challenges of defibrillator pad placement, revealing substantial variation in placement accuracy among instructors. Our novel analysis of pad angles and anterior-posterior analysis demonstrates that a significant portion of pads are incorrectly placed. These findings highlight the need for standardized approaches and improved training methodologies in defibrillator pad placement.