Estudio comparativo sobre la función del profesor de educación secundaria como base para la enseñanza del soporte vital: Modelo Cervantes

Abstract

IntroductionCardiorespiratory arrest is one of the leading causes of death in industrialized countries. Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) increases survival. However, there is a low level of general knowledge about this issue in Spain which entails a greater mortality rate in CA cases. It is urgent to train the general population in CPR. Material and methodsThe impact of implementing a life support training program for secondary school teachers and students was analyzed. An observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was carried out, with a sample of 649 students, who were randomized into two groups to be trained by a secondary school teacher previously instructed in life support or by a health worker. Subsequently, the acquisition of skills and the difference according to the age and sex of the students were analyzed. ResultsAn adequate acquisition of skills at a global level was observed, and a statistically significant difference in favor of the students trained by their teacher compared to those who were trained by health professionals. ConclusionSkills acquisition in basic CPR by secondary school students and teachers presents a high and adequate level to guarantee the participation in training programs and the applicability of what is learned in real situations, both for teachers and students. Life support training should be systematized at secondary education level by secondary school teachers.