First Aid for Cardiac Arrest

Aim. To study the demand for the massive open online course on basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and to evaluate effects of the training based on the socio-demographic profile of the audience.Material and methods. The data obtained from a survey conducted on participants of the online course «First Aid in Cardiac Arrest (Basic Resuscitation)» during a one-year period (07.2018–07.2019) were analyzed, including demographic data, initial and final levels of knowledge on CPR, and willingness to resuscitate a stranger. The 5-point Lickert scale was used for self-assessment of knowledge and willingness to attempt CPR.Results. The analysis includes data collected from 11,924 people, out of which 3,445 (29%) have completed the training. Eighty percent of participants live in the Russian Federation. The mean age of trainees, who completed the course, was 25.7 years, 45% of them were males, 42% had learnt CPR previously, 12% had medical education. As a result of the training, a significant increase (P<0.001) in the willingness to attempt CPR (from 3.26 to 4.16 points) and an increase in self-perceived CPR knowledge (from 2.24 to 3.98 points) were registered. The percentage of trainees who expressed a high level of willingness to perform CPR (4–5 points) increased from 44% to 81% (P<0.001). The course was more likely to be completed by those trainees who had previous training in CPR (p<0.001), who initially demonstrated higher willingness to provide CPR (P=0.003) or a higher level of knowledge in CPR (P<0.001). Trainees who had previous CPR training showed a much higher level of knowledge, higher self-confidence and a higher level of readiness to provide CPR (P<0.001). Approximately 14% of trainees with medical education reported having no previous training in CPR.Conclusions. The massive open online course promotes knowledge of CPR and serves as an important tool for increasing the willingness of lay people to provide first aid in case of cardiac arrest. Previous CPR training is a motivating factor to continue education in resuscitation.

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Letter: First-aid treatment of poisoning and cardiac arrest.

BMJ ◽

10.1136/bmj.4.5940.342-a ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 4 (5940) ◽

pp. 342-342

Author(s):

A Raffle ◽

H R MacDonald ◽

J Gray

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Arrest ◽

First Aid

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The Effect of Basic Life Support Course on Community Knowledge Level

Babali Nursing Research ◽

10.37363/bnr.2021.2252 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 49-61

Author(s):

I Kadek Artawan ◽

Yupin Aungsuroch ◽

I Gede Juanamasta ◽

I Made Sukma Wijaya ◽

Komang Agus Jerry Widyanata

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Arrest ◽

Basic Life Support ◽

Life Support ◽

Study Participant ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

First Aid ◽

Mean Difference ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Community Knowledge ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Introduction: Cardiac arrest is the most pre-hospital emergency cases. Approximately 30.000 people have cardiac arrest in pre-hospital and about 33% have treated with bystander. Basic life support (BLS) with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first aid procedure that needs to be performed in this case. Death could occur within minutes if the first aid does not adequately performed. The study aimed to know the effect of BLS courses on the community knowledge level in the North Denpasar District. Methods: The study was a pre-experimental study with a pre-posttest design. Study participant selected by cluster random sampling technique and 199 participants chosen as study participants. To collect the community knowledge data, a questionnaire employed in this study. American Heart Association (AHA) guideline for the public published in 2015 enrolled as a reference in organizing ten questions in the questionnaire with Guttman Scale. Results: The characteristics of respondents were 27% participants were aged between 30-39 years, 56% graduated from senior high school, 55% work as employees and 90% never attended BLS training program. There was a significant mean difference from the pre-test and post-test data. The mean difference before and after the BLS course were 8.38 and 9.74, respectively. There was a significant correlation between the BLS course and the level of knowledge (p = 0.000). Conclusion: The level of knowledge about BLS before the course was 63%. It classified into a good knowledge level. The level of knowledge about BLS after the course was significantly improved. It increased to 97.5%.

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Sosialisasi Algoritma Basic Life Support AHA 2017 Bagi Masyarakat Awam

jurnalempathy.com ◽

10.37341/jurnalempathy.v1i2.26 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 146-154

Author(s):

Sunarto Sunarto ◽

Addi Mardi Harnanto

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Arrest ◽

Basic Life Support ◽

Life Support ◽

Respiratory Arrest ◽

First Aid ◽

Before And After ◽

Post Test ◽

Recent Developments ◽

Asking Questions ◽

Increased Activity

Background: Recent developments both in terms of science, population density, modern lifestyle, increased activity, congestion in terms of transportation and so on have a real impact on life in society. One impact that is not recognized is less concerned about the risks of these developments. Where this makes individuals vulnerable to a disease and other threats. One of them is a heart attack, the number of accidents has increased, so there is a risk of trauma, even resulting in cardiac arrest and stopping breathing. In line with this, first aid in emergency conditions really needs to be known by all people. So we need a guide for the flow of help, which is currently with algoritma basic life support AHA 2017. Community service goals: The community understands the flow or algorithm of first aid for people with cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest. Methods: In the implementation using question and answer lecture and demonstration models, with the module learning media. Pre-test and post-test is done by asking questions. Results: There is a difference in the results of the correct answer before and after the socialization of the AHA 2017 basic life support algorithm. The increase is between 3 and 6. Conclusion: After socialization of basic life support algorithm AHA 2017 knowledge increased.

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HOW DO KNOWLEDGE AND SELF-EFFICACY OF INTERNSHIP NURSING STUDENTS IN PERFORMING CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION?

Belitung Nursing Journal ◽

10.33546/bnj.147 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (5) ◽

pp. 612-620

Author(s):

Selly Desiani ◽

Aan Nuraeni ◽

Ayu Prawesti Priambodo

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Arrest ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Conceptual Knowledge ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

First Aid ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge Questionnaire

Background: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is the emergency first aid in cardiac arrest. CPR delivery is influenced by knowledge and self-efficacy. Internship students can be the first responder of cardiac arrest in hospital and expected on having knowledge and high self-efficacy of CPR early. But there is no data on self-efficacy of internship students in performing CPR.Objective: The purpose of this research was to identify knowledge and self-efficacy of internship students in performing CPR.Methods: The method in this research was descriptive quantitative with cross-sectional approach on 76 internship students selected by simple random sampling. Knowledge questionnaire and Resuscitation Self-Efficacy Scale instrument were used in this research, with validity score 0.56-0.84 (α=0.91). Data were analysed by distribution frequency.Results: The results showed that 49 respondents (64.5%) had moderate knowledge and 73 respondents (96.1%) had high self-efficacy. The lowest domain in knowledge was conceptual knowledge, while in self-efficacy were reporting, debriefing and recording.Conclusions: Therefore, it becomes important to increase information on the conceptual knowledge and enhances training on the self-efficacy domain: reporting; debriefing and recording.

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To strengthen self-confidence as a step in improving prehospital youth laymen basic life support

BMC Emergency Medicine ◽

10.1186/s12873-020-0304-8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anna Abelsson ◽

Per Odestrand ◽

Annette Nygårdh

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Arrest ◽

Young People ◽

Basic Life Support ◽

Life Support ◽

Traumatic Event ◽

First Aid ◽

Educational Effort ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation ◽

Short Education

Abstract Background A rapid emergency care intervention can prevent the cardiac arrest from resulting in death. In order for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to have any real significance for the survival of the patient, it requires an educational effort educating the large masses of people of whom the youth is an important part. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a two-hour education intervention for youth regarding their self-confidence in performing Adult Basic Life Support (BLS). Methods A quantitative approach where data consist of a pre- and post-rating of seven statements by 50 participants during an intervention by means of BLS theoretical and practical education. Results The two-hour training resulted in a significant improvement in the participants’ self-confidence in identifying a cardiac arrest (pre 51, post 90), to perform compressions (pre 65, post 91) and ventilations (pre 64, post 86) and use a defibrillator (pre 61, post 81). In addition, to have the self-confidence to be able to perform, and to actually perform, first aid to a person suffering from a traumatic event was significantly improved (pre 54, post 89). Conclusion By providing youth with short education sessions in CPR, their self-confidence can be improved. This can lead to an increased will and ability to identify a cardiac arrest and to begin compressions and ventilations. This also includes having the confidence using a defibrillator. Short education sessions in first aid can also lead to increased self-confidence, resulting in young people considering themselves able to perform first aid to a person suffering from a traumatic event. This, in turn, results in young people perceiveing themselves as willing to commence an intervention during a traumatic event. In summary, when the youth believe in their own knowledge, they will dare to intervene.

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PO448 Evaluation of Mortality Trends From Cardiac Arrest In Brazil and the Southeast Region, and the Importance of First Aid to Victims

Global Heart ◽

10.1016/j.gheart.2018.09.338 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 470

Author(s):

T.L.S. Macêdo ◽

C.T. Santos ◽

I.L.P.B. Anjos ◽

D.M. Rebello ◽

G.V. Belo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Arrest ◽

First Aid ◽

Mortality Trends ◽

Southeast Region

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Cardiac arrest at the workplace: Results from an international survey about First Aid on Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and International Companies Network

Resuscitation ◽

10.1016/j.resuscitation.2016.08.031 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 108 ◽

pp. e1-e3 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Susanne Schunder-Tatzber ◽

Céline Dagrenat ◽

Salome Boucif ◽

Diane Issard ◽

Pascal Cassan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Arrest ◽

First Aid ◽

Red Cross ◽

International Survey ◽

International Companies

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Assessment of changes in cardiopulmonary resuscitation practices and outcomes on 1005 victims of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest during the COVID-19 outbreak: registry-based study

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine ◽

10.1186/s13049-020-00813-x ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Valentine Baert ◽

◽

Deborah Jaeger ◽

Hervé Hubert ◽

Jean-Baptiste Lascarrou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Arrest ◽

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽

Survival Rates ◽

First Aid ◽

Spontaneous Circulation ◽

Return Of Spontaneous Circulation ◽

Percentage Points ◽

Medical Teams ◽

Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Abstract Background The COVID-19 outbreak requires a permanent adaptation of practices. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is also involved and we evaluated these changes in the management of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Methods OHCA of medical origins identified from the French National Cardiac Arrest Registry between March 1st and April 31st 2020 (COVID-19 period), were analysed. Different resuscitation characteristics were compared with the same period from the previous year (non-COVID-19 period). Results Overall, 1005 OHCA during the COVID-19 period and 1620 during the non-COVID-19 period were compared. During the COVID-19 period, bystanders and first aid providers initiated CPR less frequently (49.8% versus 54.9%; difference, − 5.1 percentage points [95% CI, − 9.1 to − 1.2]; and 84.3% vs. 88.7%; difference, − 4.4 percentage points [95% CI, − 7.1 to − 1.6]; respectively) as did mobile medical teams (67.3% vs. 75.0%; difference, − 7.7 percentage points [95% CI, − 11.3 to − 4.1]). First aid providers used defibrillators less often (66.0% vs. 74.1%; difference, − 8.2 percentage points [95% CI, − 11.8 to − 4.6]). Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and D30 survival were lower during the COVID-19 period (19.5% vs. 25.3%; difference, − 5.8 percentage points [95% CI, − 9.0 to − 2.5]; and 2.8% vs. 6.4%; difference, − 3.6 percentage points [95% CI, − 5.2 to − 1.9]; respectively). Conclusions During the COVID-19 period, we observed a decrease in CPR initiation regardless of whether patients were suspected of SARS-CoV-2 infection or not. In the current atmosphere, it is important to communicate good resuscitation practices to avoid drastic and lasting reductions in survival rates after an OHCA.

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