Basic life support: knowledge and attitude of medical/paramedical professionals

Shrestha, Ranjana; Kh, Batajoo; Piryani, Rano Mal; Mw, Sharma

doi:10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2012.02.011

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“…The results of the present study were consistent with those of the study conducted by Roshana et al [6] Other studies [7] also demonstrated inadequate knowledge about CPR in healthcare professionals, which was due to lack of training. Akritia et al [10] reported the inadequacy of knowledge about BLS and advanced cardiac life support in undergraduate medical students, but we found the average knowledge about BLS in dental interns and postgraduate students in the present study.…”

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Assessment of knowledge and attitude about basic life support among dental interns and postgraduate students in Bangalore city, India

Narayan¹,

Biradar²,

Reddy³

et al. 2015

World Journal of Emergency Medicine

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Assessment of knowledge and attitude about basic life support among dental interns and postgraduate students in Bangalore city, India

Narayan¹,

Biradar²,

Reddy³

et al. 2015

World Journal of Emergency Medicine

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“…Our study found a low level of knowledge in BLS/ACLS, with a mean score of 44.5%. Though, different measures of BLS/ACLS guidelines were used in similar studies, the mean score of respondents in the current study was comparable to 41.6% in a previous South-Indian study by Aroor et al [5] and marginally higher compared to 36.05% in a study of Indian dentists by Baduni et al [6] The mean score was comparable to a Nepalese study by Roshana et al [7] (44%). A greater than 50% score was achieved by 48.6% of the participants in our study, compared to <25% in the South African study by Raghavan et al [8] and South-Indian study by Chandrasekharan et al [4] (15.18%).…”

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Is current training in basic and advanced cardiac life support (BLS & ACLS) effective? A study of BLS & ACLS knowledge amongst healthcare professionals of North-Kerala

Nambiar¹,

Nedungalaparambil²,

Aslesh³

2016

World Journal of Emergency Medicine

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BACKGROUND: Healthcare professionals are expected to have knowledge of current basic and advanced cardiac life support (BLS/ACLS) guidelines to revive unresponsive patients. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the current practices and knowledge of BLS/ACLS principles among healthcare professionals of North-Kerala using pretested self-administered structured questionnaire. Answers were validated in accordance with American Heart Association's BLS/ ACLS teaching manual and the results were analysed. RESULTS:Among 461 healthcare professionals, 141 (30.6%) were practicing physicians, 268 (58.1%) were nurses and 52 (11.3%) supporting staff. The maximum achievable score was 20 (BLS 15/ ACLS 5). The mean score amongst all healthcare professionals was 8.9±4.7. The mean score among physicians, nurses and support staff were 8.6±3.4, 9±3.6 and 9±3.3 respectively. The majority of healthcare professionals scored ≤50% (237, 51.4%); 204 (44.3%) scored 51%-80% and 20 (4.34%) scored >80%. Mean scores decreased with age, male sex and across occupation. Nurses who underwent BLS/ACLS training previously had significantly higher mean scores (10.2±3.4) than untrained (8.2±3.6, P=0.001). Physicians with <5 years experience (P=0.002) and nurses in the private sector (P=0.003) had signifi cantly higher scores. One hundred and sixty three (35.3%) healthcare professionals knew the correct airway opening manoeuvres like head tilt, chin lift and jaw thrust. Only 54 (11.7%) respondents were aware that atropine is not used in ACLS for cardiac arrest resuscitation and 79 (17.1%) correctly opted ventricular fi brillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia as shockable rhythms. The majority of healthcare professionals (356, 77.2%) suggested that BLS/ACLS be included in academic curriculum.CONCLUSION: Inadequate knowledge of BLS/ACLS principles amongst healthcare professionals, especially physicians, illuminate lacunae in existing training systems and merit urgent redressal.

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“…"The knowledge of CPR is a major determinant in the success of resuscitation and plays a vital role in the final outcome of acute emergency situations" [10]. Various studies investigated the awareness of health professionals' knowledge and experiences of CPR [9,[11][12][13][14]. For example, the knowledge and experiences of CPR was examined in 61 medical students and found that out of these students only 9 (14.7%) had taken CPR course while 52 (85.3%) students had not attended any such course.…”

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Clinical Awareness of Do’s and Don’ts of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Among University Medical Students-A Questionnaire Study

Kumari

Amberkar

Alur

et al. 2014

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Background: Medical students today are tomorrow's future doctors. One of the key skills that students should develop during their graduation training is to be prepared for emergency life saving measures like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) anytime, anywhere. The students play integral role in learning, mastering and inculcating the most pragmatic clinical skill of CPR.Objectives: a) To evaluate the CPR awareness among undergraduate medical students. b) To screen the knowledge regarding accurate, effective CPR procedural techniques and various barriers of CPR failure in clinical practice from student perspective. c) To ascertain interest in CPR training programs and also inculcating CPR as an active part of clinical practice in future. Materials and Methods:The questionnaire comprised of three parts, first one dealing with general questions to know the importance of CPR in clinical practice, second one comprised of the main goal and accuracy of CPR intervention and the last segment consisted of questions targeting the indications, methods and effectiveness of CPR.Statistical Analysis: Descriptive statistics and multiple response analyses were done by using SPSS 17. Results:The students had good knowledge about the importance of CPR in clinical practice and stand average in knowing its indications and effectiveness. Whereas, only 1.2% of them were completely aware about the universal compression ventilation ratio, and 20.4% were aware of the current order of CPR being compression, airway and breathing. Conclusion:Though, CPR awareness is good among the students but skills of CPR have to be mastered by proper certified training programs at regular intervals and knowledge has to be updated with the changing trends in CPR. InTROduCTIOnCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most evolving areas of modern medicine which comprises a series of lifesaving actions that improve the survival rates following cardiac arrest [1]. "Although the optimal approach to CPR may vary, depending on the rescuer, the victim, and the available resources, the fundamental challenge remains: how to achieve early and effective CPR. Given this challenge, recognition of arrest and prompt action by the rescuer continue to be priorities for the 2010 AHA (American Heart Association) Guidelines for CPR and ECC (Emergency Cardiovascular Care)" [2]. Despite important advances in prevention, cardiac arrest remains a substantial public health problem and a leading cause of death in many parts of the world. Cardiac arrest occurs both in and out of the hospital.In earlier days CPR training was meant only for health care professionals. Later it was noticed that many of these events occurred outside the hospital setting, and that early CPR need to be performed by the bystanders who witnessed the scene. Hence, CPR is said to be a skill for all [3]. Quality of life is also found to be better for victims who immediately receive bystander CPR even in absence of professional assistance [4]. Studies have shown that immediate CPR after colla...

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Basic life support: knowledge and attitude of medical/paramedical professionals

Cited by 125 publications

References 15 publications

Assessment of knowledge and attitude about basic life support among dental interns and postgraduate students in Bangalore city, India

Assessment of knowledge and attitude about basic life support among dental interns and postgraduate students in Bangalore city, India

Is current training in basic and advanced cardiac life support (BLS & ACLS) effective? A study of BLS & ACLS knowledge amongst healthcare professionals of North-Kerala

Clinical Awareness of Do’s and Don’ts of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Among University Medical Students-A Questionnaire Study

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