Learning Outcomes of an International Training Course on Mechanical Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Device Use for Emergency Medicine Residents

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (Suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. S12-S15
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Internship And Residency ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Equipment Management ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Device Use

Background: The present study was conducted to assess the learning outcomes of mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation device training course for emergency medicine residents from Laos. The course was part of a collaborative project among Tsukuba University in Japan, the University of Health Sciences in Laos, and Khon Kaen University in Thailand. Objective: To evaluate the learning outcomes a mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation device course for emergency medicine residents. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in emergency medicine residents from Laos who participated in a training course on the use of mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices, which took place between January and March 2020 at the Srinagarind Hospital emergency department (ED). Assessment exams for individually with standard checklists for Thais’ emergency medicine residents. Results: A total of eight emergency medicine residents from Laos were enrolled. The mean age was 33.7+3.5 years, and 62.5% (n = 5) of the participants were female. We found that participants’ mean score had increased from 4 to 8 points after the training course (p = 0.010). Participants rated the ease of the procedure as 8 out of 10 (1: very difficult). Conclusion: The mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation device training course was successful in terms of sharing both medical knowledge and equipment management techniques. Keywords: Internship and Residency, Laos, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Emergency medicine

Pre-Hospital Care: The New Perspective in the International Rotational Program of Emergency Medicine Residents

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (Suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. S16-S19
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Hospital Care ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Internship And Residency ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Keywords Emergency Medicine ◽  
Post Test ◽  
New Perspective

Background: Cooperation between Japan (Tsukuba University), Laos (The University of Health Sciences), and Thailand (Khon Kaen University) had been established in order that the teaching of doctors in the Emergency Medicine Training Program in Laos could be developed so that these doctors could have the opportunity to be the observers of EMS in Thailand. However, as of this time, no studies related to the pre-hospital care perspective in the International Rotational Program for residents of Emergency Medicine have been conducted. Objective: To survey the perspectives of pre-hospital care for residents from Laos, who were participating in the International Rotational Program of Emergency Medicine. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study conducted between January and March 2020 with thirdyear residents in Emergency Medicine from Laos, who had come to gain practice at the EMS of Srinagarind Hospital in Thailand. Before starting the session, data was collected from all participants, which consisted of responses to a multiple-choice test, demographic data, and satisfaction surveys. Results: A total of eight emergency medicine residents were enrolled and were then divided into three groups. Under normal conditions, the EMS duration time was thirty-two hours for each group. During the first week of the course, knowledge was disseminated through lectures. During the second week, the participants were placed on duty. After that, they received calls from the 1669 center and were dispatched with the EMS operation team. Finally, over the duration of a two-week period, they were placed in the role of being observers on ambulance duty. When comparing the Pre-test and Post-test assessment of their EMS knowledge, a significant increase in their scores from 3.4 to 8.5 (p = 0.010) was found. In addition, the medical oversight had increased from 2.4 to 8.4 (p = 0.005), while the EMS systems had significantly increased from 4.2 to 8.6 (p = 0.014). Conclusion: The International Rotational Program for Emergency Medicine residents, which had focused on the EMS aspects with EMS knowledge, Medical Oversight, and on the EMS systems, was found to be successful for the doctors from Laos. Keywords: Emergency medicine, Internship and Residency, Emergency Medical Services, Learning

scholarly journals Exploring the Feelings of Nurses during Resuscitation—A Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Anton Koželj ◽  
Maja Šikić Pogačar ◽  
Sabina Fijan ◽  
Maja Strauss ◽  
Vita Poštuvan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Emergency Units ◽  
Post Code

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most stressful situations in emergency medicine. Nurses involved in performing basic and advanced resuscitation procedures are therefore exposed to a certain amount of stress. The purpose of this study was to determine the stressors and the level of stress experienced by nurses during resuscitation. A cross-sectional quantitative study was done. The sample consisted of 457 nurses who worked in emergency units. First demographic data were collected, followed by a questionnaire regarding the effect of different situations that occur during and after resuscitation on nurses including Post-Code Stress Scale questionnaire. The most disturbing situations for respondents were resuscitation of young person (MV = 3.7, SD = 1.4), when they fail to establish an intravenous pathway (MV = 3.5, SD = 1.4), chaotic situation during resuscitation (MV = 3.4, SD = 1.4) and making decision about termination of resuscitation (MV = 3.1, SD = 1.5). Research has shown that nurses are exposed to a certain amount of stress during resuscitation, but most of them manage to compensate for stress effectively.

scholarly journals Knowledge of non-healthcare individuals towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a cross-sectional study in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reema M. Alhussein ◽  
Mansoor M. Albarrak ◽  
Abdulaziz A. Alrabiah ◽  
Nawfal A. Aljerian ◽  
Hashim M. Bin Salleeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Resuscitation Training ◽  
The Media

Abstract Background Most sudden cardiac arrests occur at home, with low rates of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation being performed. We aimed to assess knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among individuals in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, who are not involved in health care. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted between January and February 2020 in 4 different areas in Riyadh City: North, South, East, and West. The participants were surveyed using a validated self-administered questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0 was used for inferential statistics and binary logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 856 participants completed the questionnaire, 51.8% were unaware of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Only 4.4% of the participants had attended a formal cardiopulmonary resuscitation training course, 5.1% were campaign attendees, and 38.7% acquired their experience through the media. Having a higher level of education was positively associated with having knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The main concern among attendees of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training courses and campaigns was legal issues, whereas inadequate knowledge was the major barrier for those who had learned about cardiopulmonary resuscitation through the media. Conclusion The level of knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among non-health care individuals in Riyadh City was found to be insufficient. Therefore, coordinated efforts among different authorities should be considered to implement a structured strategy aiming to increase awareness and knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among non-health care individuals.

scholarly journals Knowledge and perceptions of cardiopulmonary resuscitation amongst New Zealand podiatrists: a web-based survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Brenton-Rule ◽  
Daniel Harvey ◽  
Kevin Moran ◽  
Daniel O’Brien ◽  
Jonathon Webber
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Trial Registration ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Past

Abstract Background Podiatrists in New Zealand have a duty of care to assist patients in an emergency, and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification is a requirement for registration. However, it is unknown how competent and confident podiatrists are in administering CPR and how they would respond in an emergency. Having a health professional who has a competent knowledge of CPR and skills in basic life support, can improve survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest. Therefore, the aim of this study was to survey New Zealand podiatrists to determine their CPR knowledge and qualifications; beliefs about the application of CPR; and perceptions of their competency in CPR. Methods This cross-sectional study used a web-based survey. Participants were New Zealand registered podiatrists with a current annual practising certificate. The 31-item survey included questions to elicit demographic information, CPR practice and attitudes, and CPR knowledge. Responses were collected between March and August 2020. Results 171 podiatrists responded to the survey. 16 % of the podiatrists (n = 28) had performed CPR in an emergency, with a 50 % success rate. Participants were predominantly female (n = 127, 74 %) and working in private practice (n = 140,82 %). Nearly half of respondents were younger than 40 years (n = 75,44 %) and had less than 10 years of clinical experience (n = 73, 43 %). Nearly all (n = 169,97 %) participants had received formal CPR training in the past two years, with 60 % (n = 105) receiving training in the past 12 months. Most respondents (n = 167,98 %) self-estimated their CPR ability as being effective, very effective, or extremely effective. Participants’ knowledge of CPR was variable, with the percentage of correct answers for CPR protocol statements ranging between 20 and 90 %. Conclusions This study provides the first insight into New Zealand podiatrists’ CPR knowledge and perceptions. Podiatrists were found to have high levels of CPR confidence but demonstrated gaps in CPR knowledge. Currently, New Zealand registered podiatrists require biennial CPR re-certification. However, resuscitation authorities in New Zealand and overseas recommend an annual update of CPR skills. Based on this study’s findings, and in line with Australia and the United Kingdom, the authors recommend a change from biennial to annual CPR re-certification for podiatrists in New Zealand. Trial registration The study was registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12620001144909).

scholarly journals Knowledge, training and willingness to perform bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation among university students in Chongqing, China: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. e046694
Author(s):  
Jiani Mao ◽  
Feng Chen ◽  
Dianguo Xing ◽  
Huixian Zhou ◽  
Ling Jia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bystander Cpr ◽  
Secondary Outcomes ◽  
Cpr Training

ObjectiveTo evaluate knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among Chinese college students and their attitude towards participating in CPR training and willingness to perform bystander CPR.DesignA cross-sectional study.ParticipantsA total of 1128 college students were selected through a multistage stratified random sampling method from 12 universities in Chongqing, China.Primary and secondary outcomesPrimary outcomes included CPR knowledge and willingness to participate in training and perform bystander CPR; secondary outcomes included CPR training experience and obstacles to training and performing CPR.ResultsThe average score on CPR knowledge was 2.078 (±1.342). Only 45.5% of the respondents were willing to participate in CPR training. Women, respondents who were postgraduate or above, with liberal arts as major and with high CPR knowledge level were more willing to participate in CPR training. A total of 47.2% of the respondents were willing to provide simple assistance, such as checking the consciousness and breathing of the patient and dialling 120 (medical emergency call). Only 34.1% indicated their willingness to perform bystander CPR on strangers. Perceived behavioural control, behavioural attitudes and subjective norms are positive predictors of willingness to provide bystander CPR.ConclusionsCPR knowledge and training rate were low among Chongqing college students. Willingness to participate in training and perform bystander CPR was also low. Improving legislation, strengthening training programmes, incorporating CPR training into the school curriculum and reshaping the social and public culture of offering timely help to those in need are recommended strategies to improve bystander CPR performance.

Sick on the Frontlines:A Cross Sectional Study on COVID-19 Infection, Symptom Severity Amongst Emergency Medicine Residents and Fellows in Urban Academic Hospital Settings (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey Frisch ◽  
Sarah Jones ◽  
James Willis ◽  
Richard Sinert
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Academic Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Time Period ◽  
High Infection ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Specific Symptoms

BACKGROUND COVID-19, an illness caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, affected many aspects of healthcare worldwide in 2020. From March to May of 2020, New York City (NYC) experienced a large surge of cases. OBJECTIVE The authors aimed to characterize the amount of illness experienced by residents and fellows in 2 NYC hospitals during this time period. METHODS This was a cross-sectional observational study. An IRB-exempt survey was distributed to emergency medicine housestaff in May 2020 and submissions were accepted through August 2020. RESULTS 64 residents and fellows responded to our survey (a 62% response rate). 42% of responders tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Most residents experienced symptoms that could be consistent with COVID-19 however few received PCR testing. Fevers and/or chills along with loss of smell and/or taste were the most specific symptoms for COVID-19, with p-values <0.05. All 13 housestaff who reported no symptoms during the study period tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated that the rate of COVID-19 illness among emergency department housestaff is much higher than previously reported. Further studies are needed to characterize illness among medical staff in emergency departments across the nation. The high infection rate among emergency medicine trainees stresses the importance of supplying adequate PPE for healthcare professionals.

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

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e031725 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa O Oteir ◽  
Khader A Almhdawi ◽  
Saddam F Kanaan ◽  
Mahmoud T Alwidyan ◽  
Brett Williams
Keyword(s):  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Allied Health Professions ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Cpr Training

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 multidisciplinary expert panel designed a survey, which then was piloted to 20 potential participants. The survey had two sections, including demographics and knowledge questions. Knowledge questions scores ranged from 0 to 10, where 10 indicates all questions were answered correctly.ResultsA total of 883 students completed the surveys and were included in the study. The mean age was 21 years (±1.6) and the majority were females (73.1%). A total of 693 (78.5%) students did not receive previous CPR training and the top barriers to receiving CPR training were unawareness of training opportunities and a lack of time. Participants had a mean CPR knowledge score of 3.9 (±1.7) out of 10 maximum potential points. Trained participants had a higher mean score compared with the untrained (4.6 (±1.6) vs 3.8 (±1.6), p<0.001). Previous training (adjusted β=0.6; 95% CI 0.2 to 0.9; p<0.001) and being in the physical therapy programme (adjusted β=0.5; 95% CI 0.1 to 0.8; p=0.01) were associated with higher knowledge.ConclusionThere is poor knowledge of CPR among AHP students including trained individuals. Efforts to increase the awareness of CPR should target students and professionals who are highly likely to encounter patients requiring CPR. Compulsory training courses, shorter training periods as well as recurrent and regular refreshing courses and use of various media devices are recommended.

scholarly journals Attitude of Asian Parkinson Patients towards Clinical Research and Tissue Donation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Shazma Khan ◽  
Joel Y. J. Foo ◽  
Nicole S. Y. Chia ◽  
Sherwin J. U. Agustin ◽  
Shermyn X. M. Neo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tissue Donation ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Fluid Sample ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Comprehensive Survey ◽  
Participation In Research

Objective. The success of clinical research and tissue donation programs are highly dependent on recruitment of willing volunteers. A comprehensive survey of patient preferences and attitudes can help identify and address barriers hindering the recruitment for research. Method. This is a cross-sectional study on 105 Parkinson’s disease patients who completed an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Results. Out of 105 respondents, 48% of patients had either already participated in clinical research or were keen to participate. About 80% believed clinical research to be safe for their health and privacy. More than 70% of participants were willing to donate blood, urine, or stool, while 16% were agreeable for cerebrospinal fluid sample donation. Motivating factors for clinical research included altruism (64%) and contribution to advance medical knowledge (64%). Common reasons for unwillingness towards clinical research included the risks involved (43%), time constraints (33%), and mobility challenges (24%). Conclusion. The attitude of Singaporean Parkinson patients toward clinical research and tissue donation is encouraging with about half of the participants willing to support clinical research. Three-quarters of patients would support tissue donations. Participation in research may be further increased with greater patient and public education to overcome misconceptions and also by limiting the demands of studies.

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