Global Experts Endorse Ventilation Feedback Devices (VFDs) To Save More Lives

Several of the most influential U.S. and European researchers in cardiac arrest recently published their expert opinion in the European Journal of Emergency Medicine.

The authors outline the urgent need for VFDs to address persistent challenges in manual ventilation, particularly during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). They call for VFDs to become the new standard of care in CPR.

Below is a summary of the report. Click here to review the complete report. 

A Global Gap Between Protocol and Practice

Emerging research highlights effective ventilation as a critical yet often overlooked factor in CPR success. While chest compressions have long been the focal point of resuscitation efforts, evidence now points to the pivotal role of proper ventilation in improving survival rates and neurological outcomes. However, achieving optimal ventilation, particularly with bag-valve-mask (BVM) devices, remains a significant challenge in both simulated and real-world scenarios.

Despite clear guidelines from the European Resuscitation Council and the American Heart Association, studies consistently reveal poor adherence to recommended ventilation practices. This issue transcends borders and professional roles, highlighting a global gap between protocol and practice. One key reason for this disconnect is the lack of real-time feedback during resuscitation, making it difficult for providers to gauge and adjust ventilation parameters accurately.

The Promise of Ventilation Feedback Devices (VFDs)

Ventilation Feedback Devices are a game-changing solution to this problem. These tools provide real-time data on ventilation metrics, enabling healthcare providers to deliver more precise and guideline-compliant care. By offering immediate feedback, VFDs help bridge the gap between theoretical best practices and their practical application in high-stress emergency settings.

The potential impact is significant. Studies suggest that integrating VFDs into resuscitation protocols could triple survival rates and increase favorable neurological outcomes fivefold. To realize this potential, several strategies must be implemented. These include incorporating VFD training into Advanced Life Support (ALS) courses, updating international guidelines to explicitly recommend VFD use, launching hospital-based quality improvement initiatives, and supporting ongoing research to refine the technology.

A Vital Step Toward Better Outcomes

The integration of VFDs into routine resuscitation is more than a technological upgrade—it’s a vital strategy for improving global emergency care. By enabling precise adherence to evidence-based ventilation guidelines, VFDs can significantly elevate the quality of CPR and, ultimately, save more lives. As the evidence mounts, the call to action becomes clear: it’s time to make VFDs a standard part of resuscitation practice worldwide.

EOlife Bridges the Gap Between Guidelines and Clinical Practice

Archeon Medical’s VFD, EOlife, was developed specifically to bridge the gap between CPR guidelines and clinical practice. With intuitive, real-time measurements of tidal volume, ventilation rate, and inspiratory time, EOlife empowers medical professionals to deliver safer, more effective care — every time.

Trusted by major U.S. healthcare providers such as Johns Hopkins EMS, Stanford Children’s Hospital, and Rush University Hospital, EOlife is proving its value on the front lines of emergency care. This latest scientific endorsement further reinforces the urgency for widespread adoption — and is expected to accelerate its integration among new users across the healthcare community.

EOlife: The only ventilation feedback device (VFD) that calculates the volume of gas reaching the patient’s lung (Tidal Volume)

EOlife X: The ultimate tool for high-performance ventilation training 

FDA-cleared medical device enabling real-time calculation of insufflated volume, tidal volume, and ventilation frequency, along with visual feedback to deliver ventilation in accordance with AHA recommendations. Easy to use and operational in a few seconds, EOlife is ideal for emergency transport and can be used on intubated patients in emergency and intensive care units.

Training tool allowing calculations and recording of insufflated volume, tidal volume, manual ventilation frequency, in real time, to practice ventilation in accordance with AHA recommendations. EOlife X enables training on adult and pediatric (> 1 year) manikins. EOlife X offers two training modes (blind or monitored) that record ventilation parameters. Data can be downloaded via Bluetooth to the EOlife Connect app which offers detailed analysis and allows users to track their skills progress over time.

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