Assessment of the knowledge level and experience of healthcare personnel concerning CPR and early defibrillation: an internal survey.
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
; 21(1): 195, 2021 04 20.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is a major public health problem with significant mortality. Rapid cardiopulmonary resuscitation and early defibrillation is extremely connected to patient outcome. In this study, we aimed to assess the effects of a basic life support and defibrillation course in improving knowledge in IHCA management.METHODS:
We performed a prospective observational study recruiting healthcare personnel working at Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy. Study consisted in the administration of two questionnaires before and after BLS-D course. The course was structured as an informative meeting and it was held according to European Resuscitation Council guidelines.RESULTS:
78 participants completed pre- and post-course questionnaires. Only 31.9% of the participants had taken part in a BLS-D before our study. After the course, we found a significative increase in the percentage of participants that evaluated their skills adequate in IHCA management (17.9% vs 42.3%; p < 0.01) and in the correct use of defibrillator (38.8% vs 67.9% p < 0.001). However, 51.3% of respondents still consider their preparation not entirely appropriate after the course. Even more, we observed a significant increase in the number of corrected responses after the course, especially about sequence performed in case of absent vital sign, CPR maneuvers and use of defibrillator.CONCLUSIONS:
The training course resulted in significant increase in the level of knowledge about the general management of IHCA in hospital staff. Therefore, a simple intervention such as an informative meetings improved significantly the knowledge about IHCA and, consequently, can lead to a reduction of morbidity and mortality.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cardioversión Eléctrica
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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Competencia Clínica
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Médicos Hospitalarios
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Apoyo Vital Cardíaco Avanzado
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Educación Médica Continua
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Educación Continua en Enfermería
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Paro Cardíaco
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Capacitación en Servicio
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Personal de Enfermería en Hospital
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia