We have reached a pivotal moment in the world of resuscitation science. A newly published Expert Opinion in the European Journal of Emergency Medicine sends a strong, unified message: It’s time to integrate Ventilation Feedback Devices (VFDs) into standard CPR training and clinical practice. 👉 Read the full article here
What makes this publication truly significant is not only its content — but who’s behind it. This is not just opinion. It is the voice of globally renowned experts in cardiac arrest research — clinicians and scientists who have shaped the field for decades. These are respected, data-driven, and deeply committed professionals— sounding the alarm on a long-overlooked aspect of CPR: ventilation quality.
Why now?
While chest compression feedback has become standard in both training and real-world resuscitation, ventilation remains largely unmeasured, unmonitored, and often underperformed. The consequences? Missed opportunities to improve outcomes — and patients who may not receive optimal care.
The evidence is compelling:
- VFDs can triple survival rates
- They can quadruple favorable neurological outcomes
- They help bridge the gap between guidelines and real-world practice
So, what needs to happen?
The authors recommend a clear roadmap:
- Standardized VFD training in ALS and advanced resuscitation courses
- Conclusion of VFDs in international CPR guidelines
- Hospital-based quality improvement programs
- Continued research and innovation in ventilation feedback technology
In short: it’s time for a reassessment of ventilation strategies within resuscitation protocols — and VFDs are at the heart of that change.
At the Manual Ventilation Academy, this Expert Opinion affirms what we’ve championed from the start: Ventilation matters. Measurement matters. Feedback saves lives.
We are proud to support this shift, and even more committed to training healthcare professionals to deliver ventilation that meets the highest standards — every time.
Let’s stop guessing. Let’s start measuring.