ABSTRACT 997

Abstract

Background and aims: Since 2006, the hospital was authorized to organize the medical foreign aid training program for developing countries. According to the characteristic of pediatrics, introducing the training of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) in the curriculum may enhance acquisition of these skills. Aims: We developed a survey to describe the perceptions and proficiency of pediatricians and pediatric nurse from developing counties regarding BLS and PALS training before and after training program. Methods: The study is to evaluate the perceptions of participants from developing countries of each program before and after the BLS and PALS training course, then to make a comprehensive analysis of their awareness and proficiency. Results: Before the training program, of 303 participants, 303 (100%) completed the survey; and 60%of participants had experience of BLS training and only 10%of participants had been trained PALS. However, among 10% trained participants, only 2% is qualified. After training course, the proficiency rate was up to 85%-95%? 99% of participants believe that BLS and PALS should be included in the medical foreign aid curriculum. Conclusions: The BLS and PALS training is welcomed by almost of participants from developing countries.The experience of such training may enhance the recognition of resuscitation as well as the practical abilities. It is very necessary to involve the BLS and PALS training in the curriculum for the trainees from developing counties.