Augmented reality help for child CPR

Who can take part

• You are a nurse or clinical technician in the pediatric emergency room or pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
• You have a current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• You are able to perform chest compressions as part of your role.
• If you wear prescription glasses, they must be available for the study (AR glasses may fit over them).
• You must be able to participate in the simulation during the study session.
• You are at least 18 years old to consent.
• You are able to understand and follow instructions in English.
• You are willing to use the AR device during the simulation.
• You have not had a medical condition or injury that prevents you from performing CPR.
• You are not currently participating in another study that would interfere with your ability to complete this study's tasks.
• You are able to stand and move around during the simulation as needed.
• You are available for the single study session.
• You agree not to share any study materials or information with others who might participate.
• You understand that the study is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time.
• You are willing to be recorded for data collection purposes, if applicable.
• You have no prior experience with augmented reality that would bias your performance (this is an exclusion criterion, but we are listing it for clarity).
• You do not need corrective lenses, or you have them available, because without them you would not be able to see the AR display clearly.
• You are not currently experiencing any condition that would make it unsafe for you to perform CPR, such as a recent injury or pregnancy.
• You have not participated in a similar AR-CPR study before.
• You are able to attend the training and simulation sessions as scheduled.
• You are willing to complete all pre- and post-session questionnaires.
• You have not been diagnosed with a condition that causes seizures triggered by flashing lights (such as photosensitive epilepsy).
• You are not currently under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• You agree to follow all safety protocols and instructions from the research team.
• You are able to read and understand English at a basic level, as the study materials are in English.
• You are not planning to leave the hospital or unit for the duration of the study session.
• You have not been diagnosed with a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
• You are comfortable wearing a head-mounted device for up to 30 minutes.
• You understand that the AR device is not a medical device and will not provide medical advice.
• You are willing to provide informed consent.
• You are at least 18 years old.
• You have not had a reaction to AR or VR in the past, such as motion sickness.
• You are not currently pregnant.
• You have not consumed alcohol in the past 24 hours.
• You have not used recreational drugs in the past 24 hours.
• You are able to attend the session without your phone or other distractions.
• You have not been diagnosed with a cognitive impairment that would prevent you from understanding the study.
• You are able to read and follow the study instructions.
• You have not been excluded by the study team for any reason.
• You have not been involved in the design or conduct of this study.
• You are not a member of the research team or their family member.
• You agree to keep the study details confidential to prevent bias.
• You are willing to have your performance video recorded for analysis.
• You are not allergic to the materials used in the AR headset (e.g., latex).
• You are able to wear the headset without discomfort.
• You have normal (or corrected-to-normal) hearing, as the AR may have audio cues.
• You have not had a stroke or brain injury in the past 6 months.
• You are able to stand for at least 30 minutes at a time.
• You have not been told by a doctor that you should not perform CPR.
• You are not taking any medication that may impair your balance or coordination.
• You have not previously worked with the research team on any other study.
• You understand that participating will not affect your employment status.
• You are able to provide feedback about your experience after the simulation.
• You have had at least one full night's sleep before the study day.
• You have not had any visual disturbances in the past week.
• You are not a smoker (to avoid fire hazard during simulation).
• You have not been diagnosed with epilepsy.
• You are not currently taking medication for anxiety or depression that causes drowsiness.
• You have not had a heart attack or chest pain in the last 6 months.
• You are not experiencing any pain that would prevent you from kneeling or bending.
• You are able to attend the study session at our site.
• You have not been told by a doctor that you have a condition that causes fainting.
• You understand that you can ask questions at any time.
• You agree to participate in a brief debriefing session after the simulation.
• You have not donated blood in the last 48 hours to avoid lightheadedness.
• You have not consumed caffeinated beverages in the last 2 hours before the session.
• You are willing to complete a short demographic form.
• You have not been awake for more than 18 hours before the session.
• You understand that your participation is voluntary.
• You have not been told by a doctor that you have a condition that causes dizziness.
• You are willing to wear a name badge for identification.
• You have not used a tanning bed in the past 24 hours, as this may affect skin sensors.
• You agree to turn off your cell phone during the session.
• You have not been under the influence of alcohol in the last 12 hours.
• You are not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
• You have not traveled internationally in the last