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Assessment of the knowledge level and experience of healthcare personnel concerning CPR and early defibrillation: an internal survey.
Spinelli, G; Brogi, E; Sidoti, A; Pagnucci, N; Forfori, F.
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  • Spinelli G; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
  • Brogi E; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy. etruscabrogi@gmail.com.
  • Sidoti A; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
  • Pagnucci N; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
  • Forfori F; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
BMC Cardiovasc Disord ; 21(1): 195, 2021 04 20.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33879072
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.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Cardioversión Eléctrica / Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud / Competencia Clínica / Médicos Hospitalarios / Apoyo Vital Cardíaco Avanzado / Educación Médica Continua / Educación Continua en Enfermería / Paro Cardíaco / Capacitación en Servicio / Personal de Enfermería en Hospital Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Qualitative_research Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: BMC Cardiovasc Disord Asunto de la revista: ANGIOLOGIA / CARDIOLOGIA Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Cardioversión Eléctrica / Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud / Competencia Clínica / Médicos Hospitalarios / Apoyo Vital Cardíaco Avanzado / Educación Médica Continua / Educación Continua en Enfermería / Paro Cardíaco / Capacitación en Servicio / Personal de Enfermería en Hospital Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Qualitative_research Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: BMC Cardiovasc Disord Asunto de la revista: ANGIOLOGIA / CARDIOLOGIA Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia