Awareness Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Research Articles

Knowledge, attitude, and awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among university enrolled medical and non-medical students of Pakistan: An online study.

To evaluate the awareness, attitude and knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among university-enrolled medical and non-medical undergraduate students of Pakistan. Cross-sectional online survey-based study was conducted across institutes in Pakistan from December, 2022 to January, 2023. The study involved university-enrolled undergraduate students across the country. The structured questionnaire was disseminated via Google forms. For statistical analysis, SPSS version 20 was used to analyze the data by applying independent sample t-tests and ANOVA. A total of 249 responses were received. After the exclusion of two responses, the overall awareness score of participants was found to be 2.49 ± 1.33, attitude score of 4.09 ± 1.74, and knowledge score of 3.51 ± 2.13. Female respondents, medical students, unmarried (single), private institutes, and respondents with educated parents achieved relatively higher scores. The overall difference in awareness scores among different regions of Pakistan was also significant (p <0.05). Gender, region, and parental literacy rate also showed effects on participants' basic life support (BLS) and CPR knowledge (p <0.05). Overall knowledge and awareness were unsatisfactory and inadequate in university-enrolled undergraduate students, with no one getting a complete score on very basic knowledge questions. Significant differences in awareness, attitude, and knowledge among different regions, genders, and parental literacy rates were found.

Knowledge and attitude toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation among students at a public Saudi University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice related to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among university students in Saudi Arabia. The goal was to gain insights into CPR awareness, training rates, and factors influencing emergency bystander response. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted targeting students from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Demographic factors such as age, gender, nationality, college affiliation, and academic level were analyzed. The participants&amp;apos; awareness and practice of CPR, motivations for learning CPR, attitude toward CPR, and perceptions of effective strategies to increase CPR knowledge were assessed through an online questionnaire. Results: The majority of participants (56.2%) reported having information about CPR, with movies/TV shows and the internet serving as the primary sources of knowledge. However, only 9.9% had encountered a CPR situation; among those, only 37% performed resuscitation. Lack of knowledge was the main reason for not performing CPR (71.1%). Most participants (82.8%) called the emergency number during a medical emergency, but only 18.6% had undergone CPR training. The participants expressed a high willingness (91.6%) to learn CPR, with perceived personal benefit being the primary motivation. Increasing publicity (73.7%) and offering free training courses (68.0%) were identified as effective ways to enhance CPR knowledge. Conclusion: The study revealed a need for improved CPR awareness and training among university students. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing knowledge gaps, implementing mandatory CPR training as a graduation requirement, and increasing public awareness through media campaigns.

Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Case of Cardiac Arrest among the Population in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.

For cardiac arrest victims, providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a fundamental component of initial care, especially in out-of-hospital settings. We sought to assess the knowledge of nonmedically trained individuals about CPR in case of cardiac arrest in the population of Jazan, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional survey containing 22 questions was administered to individuals aged ≥ 18 years who were not health-care providers. The sample comprised residents of Jazan, Saudi Arabia. The survey included knowledge about the signs of cardiac arrest, previous experiences with CPR, knowledge of basic life support (BLS), and concerns related to CPR. This study examined responses from 480 people to assess their knowledge of CPR. More than one-half were female, and only 33% were male. Only 36.04% reported having received CPR training. In the event of a family member's cardiac arrest, more than 90% state that they would perform CPR. If a family member suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, more than 70% would call an ambulance immediately, whereas only 48% would call an ambulance if the same thing happened to a stranger. Fear of making a mistake was the most common reason for not performing CPR (70.63%). The media was the most common source of CPR training. Women were more aware of the warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest than men. Women were also more likely than men to perform CPR or call for assistance. Furthermore, women were significantly more likely than men to discontinue CPR on a sudden cardiac arrest patient for fear of stopping a working heart or being contaminated by blood or vomit. Few respondents were willing to undergo CPR training; students, homemakers, and retired people were more willing to be trained in CPR than others. In the Saudi Arabian province of Jazan, nonmedically trained people demonstrated a low level of CPR training and knowledge. We believe that making BLS courses available to the general public will increase CPR awareness and understanding among adults and increase survival rates in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.

Perception of Knowledge and Level of Preparedness towards Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Among Physicians in a Tertiary Care Centre of Eastern India

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is the main stay of treatment to revive patient who are in cardiac arrest and traditionally it was conducted under the supervision of emergency, critical care and anesthesia department. Knowledge of CPR and preparedness towards CPR among other specialty remains questionable. It has been observed through there are ample of data from developed countries but there is a paucity of work in developing countries regarding the same. OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge and level of preparedness and to assess the perception towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation among physicians and to determine factors influencing the same and the recommendation for further improvement. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted using a sample of 41 physicians employed in different specialties of Medica super specialty hospital using a pre validated questionnaire for a period of 12 months. Fischer exact test or Chi Kolmogorove -Smirnov analysis has been used to check if data is following the normal distribution. Pearson’s correlation analysis or Spearman’s rank correlation analysis has been used to assess correlation between two variables. RESULT : 41 physicians responded among 80 contacted (n=41,response rate= 51.25%).In our study The mean age of the participants was 39.46 (±9.01) years with a median of 38 years. The age ranged from 2564 years. 75.6% of the respondents were males. Major group of participants are belonged to emergency medicine (29.3% ) followed by non-interventional cardiology.43.9% of study populations are holding doctor level medical degree.39% of study population is holding ACLS /BLS certification. 100% of physician of study population are being aware of importance of CPR and 73.2% are keen to take part in CPR awareness programme. Most of the physicians (75.6%) believe teaching and mastering CPR intervention should be made mandatory to all medical undergraduates. There was no significant association of specialty, highest qualification, years of experience or presence of ATLS certification with score on question regarding main purpose of CPR. There was a significant association of score on this question with presence of ACLS/BLS Certification, with all respondents who possessed ACLS/BLS certification answering all options correctly. CONCLUSION :The study showed variable level of perception of knowledge and level of preparedness towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation among physicians and there are no single variable or determined factor for above. Though the study indicates there is correlation between the ACLS/BLS/ALS certification and knowledge of CPR further study and evaluation is needed in context of developing countries. It is also recommended a refresher course intending towards last years of medical school would be beneficial regarding knowledge of CPR

Awareness of CPR among the family members of the patients visiting the hospital. A cross-sectional survey study

Background: Cardiac arrest is a common cause of morbidity and mortality. In out-of-hospital setting, early recognition of cardiac arrest and bystander-initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves both the chance of survival and quality of life. Objectives: The study aimed to explore awareness regarding cardiac arrest and knowledge of CPR among visitors of patients at a tertiary level hospital. Design: Cross sectional study. Method: The validated and tested self-administered questionnaire were distributed among 394 visitors of the patients admitted at Alka Hospital Pvt. Ltd, Lalitpur, Nepal. Results: Our study demonstrated that 221 (56.1%) of the respondents have knowledge regarding CPR and 201 (51.0%) of respondents have awareness about cardiac arrest through medias (37.8%) like movies and television. We found a significant difference among age group, occupation and geographical location regarding awareness of cardiac arrest. People with greater age and education knew better about cardiac arrest. There was, however, no significant difference amongst groups regarding knowledge of CPR. Very little respondents have heard about automated external defibrillators (AED). Conclusions: There is paucity in knowledge of cardiac arrest and CPR among respondents. Similarly, there is a general lack of knowledge regarding AED. Effective programs to raise the awareness of cardiac arrest and knowledge of CPR needs to be undertaken at the community level to reinforce bystander-initiated CPR and potentially save lives in the scenario of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Bangladesh Crit Care J September 2022; 10(2): 82-87

Public awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and cardiac arrest in association with Christian Eriksen

ObjectivesDuring the Union of European Football Association EURO 2020 Football Championship, Danish football player Christian Eriksen experienced a cardiac arrest on the field of play. With prompt intervention and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Erikson had a positive outcome and survived the arrest. Our goal is to determine the extent to which this event informed the general population about cardiac arrests and CPR. Study designThis was a cross-sectional internet analysis. MethodsFirst, Google Trends was used to identify the search interest of topics “Cardiopulmonary resuscitation,” “Myocardial infarction,” and disease “Cardiac arrest” worldwide from May 29, 2021, to June 19, 2021. Second, we downloaded Twitter data via Sprout Social using the keywords “CPR” and “cardiac arrest,” which are presented as the absolute number of tweets. An ARIMA model was used to forecast expected search volumes. ResultsThe following week, there was an increase of 91.72% (95% confidence interval [CI] 89.01–94.93) for “Cardiac arrest” above expected values, an 80.67% (95% CI 75.84–85.5) increase for “Cardiopulmonary resuscitation,” and a 65.50% (95% CI 62.98–68.02) increase for “Myocardial infarction.” Within Twitter, there was a peak increase in daily tweets using “CPR” by 184,706 (95% CI 181,933–187,479) beyond expected values and a peak increase in the daily tweets using “cardiac arrest” by 73,126 (95% CI 72,499–73,752). ConclusionAlthough all cardiac arrests are undesirable, public knowledge of the positive effects of CPR could contribute to a means of promoting and increasing the desire for CPR awareness as well as its application.

Interactive Teaching Aid Kit for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure performed on a person experiencing cardiac arrest to manually preserve brain function until spontaneous breathing and blood circulation can be restored. If performed timely and properly, it can improve the survival rate of a person experiencing cardiac arrest. The promotion of CPR has always been an important task for countries around the world. Countries around the world often hold relevant study camps and seminars to improve the public’s awareness of CPR. On the basis of this rationale, this paper proposes an interactive teaching aid kit for CPR that uses a CPR manikin and tutoring software to facilitate CPR learning among trainees. The CPR manikin is equipped with sensors that determine whether the CPR steps are performed correctly. Data from the sensors are sent to the tutoring software through wireless transmission. The software provides video demonstrations and textual instructions concerning the standard CPR procedure. In this software, the interactive interface displays real-time information about the trainee’s CPR process, such as information on the CPR step being performed and the number of chest compression and breaths given. Thus, this teaching aid kit allows trainees to learn CPR without an instructor. This system may enable CPR to become a readily learnable skill for the general population.

Awareness of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation amongst Interns and Resident Doctors: A Cross Sectional Analysis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern India

Background: Knowledge of basic and advanced cardiac life support is of paramount significance amongst health care professionals to attain higher survival rate of patients suffering from sudden cardiac death. Objectives: To determine the awareness and knowledge for performing high quality CPR amongst junior resident doctors in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: In a prospective cross-sectional study, 220 preformed questionnaires were distributed amongst the interns, postgraduate and non-postgraduate junior resident and senior resident doctors, with a response rate of 69% (n-152). Data on the responders awareness of cardipulmonary resuscitation (CPR), core knowledge of basic life supoort (BLS) and advanced cardiac life supoort (ACLS) were collected. Data was subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical analyses using SPSS version 23.0 and was expressed as mean ± standard deviation or in percentage. A p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered as significant level. Results: Among the 152 responders, 31(20%) were interns, 74(49%) were postgraduate course junior residents (PG JR), 7(5%) were non- post-graduate course (Non-PG JR) and 40 (26%) were senior resident (SR) doctors. Only 24% (n-36) of doctors have done previous certified CPR training course. The awareness of resuscitation amongst all doctors was 71% and observed highest amongst the PG JRs 73%. The core knowledge of BLS and ACLS was only 47% and 44% respectively, amongst all doctors. Conclusion: Majority of resident doctors have limited knowledge of basic concept of BLS and ACLS guidelines. A well structured and evidence based format of CPR training should be incorporated in training modules for better outcome.

Knowledge, attitudes and awareness of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in physiotherapists of Karachi–A Cross-sectional Survey

Objective: To study and relate the level of knowledge and attitude regarding CPR in medical faculty of Karachi. Research Design: This was an observational, cross-sectional survey based study. Duration: December, 2020 to January, 2021. Methodology: This study was conducted in various private and public sector hospitals and private rehabilitation centers in Karachi. This was an observational, cross-sectional, survey based study designed to assess CPR knowledge. Data was collected using a self–structured questionnaire comprising of thirty one close-ended questionnaire having 3parts: Q.1-7 Demographics; Q.8-20 CPR Practices and Q.21-31 Knowledge of CPR. Result: Total Sample of 126 individuals (n=126) was selected for the study. The analysis was done by using SPSS version 22. The P value (&gt;0.05) indicates that the outcomes were insignificant indicating the knowledge of CPR in Karachi. Conclusion: The general awareness regarding CPR was good but first aid skills needs improvement. Professional training programs, hands-on workshops, should be conducted to enhance CPR skills, awareness and knowledge among medical faculty. Keywords: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), ventricular fibrillation (VF), AHA (American Heart Association), ERC (European Resuscitation Council)

Long-term Effect of Face-to-Face vs Virtual Reality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training on Willingness to Perform CPR, Retention of Knowledge, and Dissemination of CPR Awareness

Increased bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is essential to improve survival after cardiac arrest. Although most studies focus on technical CPR skills, the randomized Lowlands Saves Lives trial prespecified a follow-up survey on other important aspects that affect the widespread performance of CPR. To investigate bystander willingness to perform CPR on a stranger, theoretical knowledge retention, and dissemination of CPR awareness 6 months after undergoing short face-to-face and virtual reality (VR) CPR trainings. A prespecified 6-month posttraining survey was conducted among 320 participants in the Lowlands Saves Lives trial, a randomized comparison between 20-minute face-to-face, instructor-led CPR training and VR training. Participants were recruited at the Lowlands music festival, with a designated area to conduct scientific projects (August 16-18, 2019; the Netherlands). Statistical analysis was performed from March 1, 2020, to July 31, 2021. Two standardized 20-minute protocols on CPR and automated external defibrillator use: instructor-led face-to-face training using CPR manikins or VR training using the Resuscitation Council (UK)-endorsed Lifesaver VR smartphone application and a pillow to practice compressions. Primary outcomes were willingness to perform CPR on a stranger, theoretical knowledge retention, and dissemination of CPR awareness as reported by the entire cohort. As secondary analyses, the results of the 2 training modalities were compared. Of 381 participants, 320 consented to this follow-up survey; 188 participants (115 women [61%]; median age, 26 years [IQR, 22-32 years]) completed the entire survey and were accordingly included in the secondary analysis. The overall proportion of participants willing to perform CPR on a stranger was 77% (144 of 188): 81% (79 of 97) among face-to-face participants and 71% (65 of 91) among VR participants (P = .02); 103 participants (55%) reported feeling scared to perform CPR (P = .91). Regarding theoretical knowledge retention, a median of 7 (IQR, 6-8) of 9 questions were answered correctly in both groups (P = .81). Regarding dissemination of CPR awareness, 65% of participants (123 of 188) told at least 1 to 10 family members or friends about the importance of CPR, and 15% (29 of 188) had participated in certified, instructor-led training at the time of the survey, without differences between groups. In this 6-month posttraining survey, young adult participants of short CPR training modules reported high willingness (77%) to perform CPR on a stranger, with slightly higher rates for face-to-face than for VR participants. Theoretical knowledge retention was good, and the high dissemination of awareness suggests that these novel CPR training modules staged at a public event are promising sensitizers for involvement in CPR, although further challenges include mitigating the fear of performing CPR. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04013633.

Japanese medical students' awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACTAimTo evaluate Japanese medical students’ awareness of newly recommended cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and airway management procedures in the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) pandemic.MethodsAn online survey was sent in December 2020 to all medical students at Hirosaki University in Japan. The survey included 15 questions and quizzes regarding prior experience of learning the new CPR guidelines in response to COVID‐19, knowledge of conventional CPR, and COVID‐19 context CPR and airway management procedures.ResultsOf all medical students at the university, 457 (57.1%) responded to the survey. Among these, 22% reported that they were knowledgeable about CPR procedure in the COVID‐19 pandemic setting. Prior knowledge of CPR in the context of COVID‐19 was a significant positive predictor of quiz score regarding the CPR procedure (β = 0.60, P < 0.01) and the airway management procedure (β = 0.34, P = 0.02) in the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic.ConclusionsMedical students with experience learning the new COVID‐19 context CPR guidelines had sufficient knowledge of CPR and advanced airway management procedures in the setting of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Implementation of a formal medical education curriculum based on the newly recommended CPR and advanced life support guidelines is needed to improve medical students’ awareness and skills of CPR and airway management in the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic.

Awareness of Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Related Factors in Patients Referred to Shahidzadeh Hospital in Behbahan: A Study in Southwestern Iran

Background: Given that the golden time to rescue a patient with cardiac arrest is only a few minutes, and since many deaths occur before the patient arrives at the medical center, if those present at the scene are familiar with basic resuscitation, they can perform resuscitation, Prevent the death of the person. Due to the importance of measuring the level of knowledge of individuals, this study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge about basal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients referred to Shahidzadeh Hospital in Behbahan in 2020. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was performed on patients referred to Shahidzadeh Hospital in Behbahan in the first quarter of 2020 by available sampling method. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation with face validity and reliability was 0.71. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20 software and independent t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: This study was performed on 169 patients with a mean age of 25/12±57/34 patients referred to the hospital. The mean knowledge of these people was 69/2±12/4 which indicates poor knowledge in the field of resuscitation. People with higher education and people who had obtained information in this regard during their studies, had a statistically significant better knowledge than others (p 0.05). Conclusion: The results showed that the level of clients' awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is low and special attention should be paid to increasing the awareness of these strata in the macro programs of the health network and the health care system. Also, using strategies such as using new classes and educational tools can be very effective and raise the level of awareness of these people. It is also suggested that this study be performed in the clients of health centers and other related factors be examined.

Assessment of clinical awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among dental undergraduate students in the vidarbha region

Background: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an important link in the chain of survival during the early minutes of cardiac arrest. Prompt identification and immediate help increase the chances of survival for victims. As dental students start working on patients from their 3rd year of professional life, important life-threatening situations and lifesaving skills should be known to them. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess the awareness of CPR among dental students from 3rd and final year. Materials and Methods: In this study, students of 3rd year and final year of dental colleges of the Vidarbha region were included to access the basic knowledge regarding basic life science skills while performing CPR through a questionnaire that consisted of 20 questions. The questionnaire was circulated among students in Google forms and responses were noted. After excluding the incomplete response, the results were then analyzed. Results: The results were expressed in appropriate graphs and tables. It was observed that the participants included were lacking about complete knowledge of CPR. Among 206 students who responded, a large number of them (around 94%) had not heard of basic life support (BLS)/CPR. Rescue breathing in infants was not known to around 85% of students, chest compression and ventilation ratio in a child was known by only about 11% of students, and the first response in suspected foreign body obstruction was not known to about 90% of the students. The overall result was not favorable and the students had low confidence in performing BLS/CPR. Conclusion: The result of the current study indicates a strong need for emphasis on both theoretical and practical training in CPR for undergraduate dental students. This might prove beneficial to save more lives while avoiding medicolegal complications which may occur in the dental clinic also, thus benefiting both the patient and the dental practitioners as well.

Evaluation of Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Towards Basic Life Support Among Non-Medical Students at Two Academic Institutions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

BackgroundCardiac arrests are a leading cause of mortality in Saudi Arabia. Prompt and quick intervention using early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be a life-saving strategy. Sufficient knowledge and awareness regarding CPR are important in initial care, particularly during an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. We aim to assess the knowledge, awareness, and attitude toward CPR among the students of King Abdulaziz University and Jeddah University.Materials and MethodsA descriptive, cross-sectional study design with a sample of 1053 non-medical students, regardless of their academic year, was conducted from May to July 2019 at both universities. Data were analyzed through chi-square and analysis of variance where a P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsOut of 1053 students, 28.7% received CPR training. Also, the majority of the subjects were female 71%. The science department provided the largest response. Results showed that chest pain was the most observed early sign of cardiac arrest among participants by a percentage of 84.6. Majority of the participants (90.9%) felt no hesitation in performing early CPR on a family member. Additionally, committing a mistake was the most feared factor that deterred students from performing CPR.ConclusionKnowledge and awareness of CPR among non-medical university students were poor, despite positive attitudes toward it. Integrating mandatory CPR courses in the orientation and in the first year of the undergraduate curriculum could increase awareness and improve the outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

Awareness and attitude of final year students towards the learning and practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria.

IntroductionOut-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major cause of sudden cardiac death which can be prevented by early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). International bodies recommend that basic life support (BLS) skills be taught in schools in order to increase the rate of bystander CPR and reduce mortality from OHCA. We are not aware of any BLS education program for non-healthcare students in Nigeria. This study was to assess the awareness and attitude to acquiring BLS skills among university students.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study among final year university undergraduates using a questionnaire that assessed students' sociodemographic characteristics, awareness of CPR, previous experiences, and attitude to basic life support (BLS). Counts and proportions were compared for the demographic characteristics using Chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests.ResultsFour hundred and seventy-five students from 15 faculties participated in this study, median age was 22.8 years (interquartile range: 21.2–24.5 years). Majority (82.5%) have heard of CPR, 29.7% have undergone CPR training; 77.3% of those who had been trained were confident that they could perform CPR. Previous CPR training was significantly associated with faculty, year of study and age. Eighty-nine (18.7%) students have witnessed someone die from a trauma. Four hundred and fifty (94.7%) respondents would like to get BLS training, 440 (92.6%) think that CPR training should be included in the school curriculum.ConclusionThere is good awareness and positive attitude to the acquisition and practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among university students in Nigeria. Few students however, have been trained to administer bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Therefore, there is a need to implement university wide BLS education in Nigeria.

Evaluation of Public Awareness, Knowledge and Attitudes about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Report of İzmir.

Early initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by witnesses increases survival after cardiac arrest. In Turkey, our country, it is rare that basic life support (BLS) is initiated by a layperson. In our study, we aimed to use a survey to research awareness, level of knowledge and attitudes of the public to CPR and BLS. A 21-question survey was administered to individuals aged ≥18 years on a busy street in a city of a western region of Turkey. Topics such as knowledge about cardiac arrest findings, previous experience of CPR, knowledge of BLS and concerns related to CPR were questioned. The fully completed forms of 533 people were evaluated. There were 40.7% who stated that they had received training in CPR. For signs of cardiac arrest, 40.7% answered loss of consciousness, 49.3% answered cessation of breathing and 60.7% answered cessation of circulation. It was found that 35.5% could perform only chest compressions, 27.6% could perform mouth-to-mouth ventilation and 28.7% able to perform both. While 52.0% knew the location for performing chest compressions, 34.3% knew the correct depth and 15.6% knew the correct compression-ventilation rate. Bystander CPR was performed by 3.6%. In conclusion, 40.7% of people living in a highly educated region in the western part of Turkey had received CPR training and 3.6% performed bystander CPR. A majority of participants stated that they were willing to correct and develop their knowledge and skills related to CPR. Effective public CPR training programmes may increase the knowledge and awareness of CPR in the adult population.

Shorter training intervals increase high school students' awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a questionnaire study.

ObjectiveTo explore training-related independent factors affecting the awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in senior high school students in Shanghai.MethodsQuestionnaires measuring CPR-related knowledge were distributed to 430 senior high school students in Shanghai.ResultsThe overall CPR qualification rate was 7.7%. Qualification rate increased significantly with training frequency (5.5% vs. 9.3% vs. 20%), personal willingness to perform CPR (3.7% vs. 9.5%) and smaller training intervals (12.8% vs. 5.3% vs. 1.8%). After adjustment, training interval <6 months (odds ratio [OR] 6.078, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.367–27.014) remained an independent predictor of qualifying rate. In unqualified students, willingness to implement CPR (72.4% vs. 66.2% vs. 54.8%) and training interval <6 months (23.8% vs. 15.8% vs. 6.8%) decreased as school grade increased. Worries about CPR not meeting professional standards, especially in females (OR 1.72, 95% CI 1.065–2.776), and legal responsibility for failed CPR were the main reasons for reduced willingness to implement CPR.ConclusionThe CPR qualifying rate of senior high school students in Shanghai is low. It could be improved by reducing training intervals to consolidate learning. It may also be necessary to promote laws about first aid to senior high school students.

Indicators Related to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation According to Occupation Among Family Members of Coronary Heart Disease Patients.

This study aimed to evaluate differences in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)-related indicators among families of community-dwelling coronary heart disease (CHD) patients according to their occupation. A total of 6,867 family members living with CHD patients were selected for analysis from the 2016 Korea Community Health Survey. Respondents' occupations were classified into managers and professionals (MP), clerks (CL), service and sales workers (SSW), agricultural/forestry/fishery workers (AFFW), mechanical and manual laborers (MML), and homemakers and unemployed (HU). The adjusted odds ratio (aOR) for awareness of CPR in the MP (3.82), SSW (1.73), and MML (1.29) groups were higher than that in HU (reference), while the CL (1.42) and AFFW (1.04) groups showed no significant difference compared to HU. The aORs for experience with CPR education and manikin-assisted CPR training were higher among the MP (4.00 and 3.94), CL (2.61 and 2.26), SSW (2.02 and 1.91), and MML (1.99 and 1.69) groups than in HU, and only AFFW (1.22 and 1.18) showed no difference from HU. Finally, the aOR for self-efficacy in CPR performance was significantly higher among the MP (3.17), CL (1.64), SSW (1.87), and MML (1.44) groups than in HU. However, there was no significant difference between AFFW (1.22) and HU in self-efficacy in CPR performance. To improve the survival rate of CHD patients through successful CPR at the pre-hospital stage during cardiac arrest, it is important to increase the ability of family members of CHD patients to perform CPR, especially among those in AFFW and HU occupations.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation level of knowledge among allied health university students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study

ObjectiveTo explore the level of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge among allied health professions (AHPs) students and its associated factors.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study assessing CPR knowledge among AHP students. A...

Awareness of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Among General Public

Awareness of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Among General Public