New study reveals a silent tragedy: only 13% of children receive proper ventilation in prehospital emergencies. Data shows training ventilation feedback devices – such as EOlife X by Archeon Medical – increase guidelines adherence fivefold, calling for a new standard of care for pediatric patients.
30-09-2025 – Besançon, France: A simulation study published this month in a leading scientific journal reveals an alarming reality: without the guidance of a training ventilation feedback device, only 13% of children receive proper ventilation in prehospital emergencies (1). This critical gap in prehospital care exposes the youngest patients to the risks of hypo- and hyperventilation, which can lead to severe neurological damage or death. This publication is a call to action to standardize the use of ventilation feedback devices (VFD) such as EOlife across emergency services worldwide.
BREAKTHROUGH RESULTS: REAL-TIME FEEDBACK MULTIPLIES ACCURACY FIVEFOLD
The study, led by J.D. Finney et al., evaluated 74 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals in a randomized crossover simulation trial. The results are unequivocal:
- Tidal volume accuracy: Adherence to tidal volume guidelines surged from 13.5% without feedback to 73.3% when clinicians were guided by the EOlife X real-time feedback device by Archeon Medical.
- Ventilation rate accuracy: Adherence to the correct rate jumped from 57.5% to 96% with the device.
A COMPLEX SKILL THAT REQUIRES TECHNOLOGY, NOT GUESSWORK
Pediatric ventilation is one of the most complex skills in emergency medicine due to the unique physiology of children. Blindly estimating the precise air volume required is a near-impossible task, even for the most experienced professionals.
“These numbers are more than just statistics; they represent a real danger to children in distress” said Alban De Luca from Archeon Medical. “First responders are dedicated and skilled, but we must give them the tools to succeed. Expecting them to achieve millimeter-precision in high-stress situations without any feedback is a flaw in our system of care. This study proves that feedback technology is no longer an option—it is a necessity.”
The findings underscore the urgent need to integrate ventilation feedback devices such as EOlife into standard EMS training and clinical practice to close the gap between clinical guidelines and real-world performance. By providing the confidence and accuracy needed in critical moments, such technology is poised to become an indispensable tool to ensure every child receives the best possible care.
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Archeon Medical developed the groundbreaking EOlife range of Ventilation Feedback Devices to enable emergency healthcare responders to deliver safe, effective and guideline compliant manual ventilations to cardio-pulmonary arrest patients. Today, EOlife devices are used around the world in both educational and clinical arenas and are fast becoming the new gold standard in emergency manual ventilation delivery.
Reference
(1) Joseph D. Finney, Jeffrey Siegler, Jinli Wang, Elizabeth Larkin, Kavya John, Brad McClain, Sang Hoon Lee, Lauren C. Riney, Lynn Babcock, Lorin R Browne & Fahd A. Ahmad (11 Sep 2025): Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes of a Simulated Prehospital Pediatric Ventilation scenario Using a Ventilation Feedback Device, Prehospital Emergency Care, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2025.2558861