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- Title
Knowledge about basic life support among medical professionals.
- Authors
Shankar, Barani; Priya, A. Jothi; Devi, R. Gayatri
- Abstract
To study the awareness of Basic Life Support (BLS) among students, doctors and nurses of medical, dental, homeopathy and nursing colleges. A cross-sectional study was conducted by assessing responses to 20 selected basic questions regarding BLS among students, doctors and nurses of medical, dental, homeopathy and nursing colleges. After excluding the incomplete response forms the data was analysed on 1,054 responders. A cross-sectional study is to be conducted you assessing the responses to 20 selected basic questions regarding BLS among doctors, nurse, students, medical, and dental professionals. A questionnaire with 20 questions regarding the awareness and skills involved in BLS used to assess the level of awareness to BLS and its practical knowledge. All the data were compiled for statistical analysis. The results were analysed using an answer key prepared with the use of the Advanced Cardiac Life Support manual.
- Subjects
UNITED States. Bureau of Labor Statistics; ADVANCED cardiac life support; PHYSICIANS; AUTOMATED external defibrillation; PROFESSIONAL employees; DENTAL technology
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2019, Vol 12, Issue 9, p1870
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article