Improving Survival from Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Improving Survival from Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Program of Research
Dr. Missel’s research focuses on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, the lay rescuer response, and treatment that occurs before first responders or emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Dr. Missel’s research is currently addressing three challenges:
- Improving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest recognition;
- Improving lay rescuer treatment quality; and
- Addressing the racial and gender disparities in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest care.
The overarching goal of her research is to improve survival from OHCA, which includes informing the development of practice guidelines for both telecommunicator-CPR (a process where the 911 telecommunicator instructs the bystander to deliver chest compressions) and basic life support. Dr. Missel’s research also uses technology, such as simulation and augmented reality to investigate the barriers experienced by lay rescuers and develop interventions.
Current Research
- Amanda Missel (PI), Cameron Pinnock, Cynthia Bir, Daniel Maironis, Deborah Rooney, Charles Friedman, Robert Neumar. Telecommunicator Guided Repositioning to the Floor During Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Funding Support: University of Michigan Clinical Simulation Center Research ($15,000) (5/1/2023 – 4/30/2024)
- Amanda Missel (PI) Vitaliy Popov, Robert Neumar, Charles Friedman (2023) OHCA Augmented Reality Scenario Funding Support: Frankel Cardiovascular Center ($25,000) (2023-2024)
Populations of interests
- Women
- Minorities
- Lay rescuers