466 OUT-OF-HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST: UNIVERSITY OF TRIESTE STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE OF CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND DEFIBRILLATOR USE

Abstract Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is the third leading cause of death in industrialized countries. Although most arrests are witnessed, survival only 2-10%, since bystanders often unable to correctly perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This study aims assess theoretical and practical knowledge CPR use automatic external defibrillator (AED) university students. Materials methods The involved a total 1686 students from 21 different faculties University Trieste, 662 health 1024 non-health faculties. Basic life support early defibrillation (BLSD) courses have been included made mandatory for their final years. Through platform “EUSurvey” March June 2021, they were given an online questionnaire 25 multiple choice questions investigate performance BLSD. Results In overall population, 68.7% knew how diagnose 47.5% time frame after which irreversible brain damage occurs. Practical was analysed by evaluating correct answers all four on performing (hand position during compressions, frequency depth ventilations-compressions ratio). Health better than colleagues (11,2% vs 4,3%; p value <0.001). Final-year medical students, who attended BLSD course underwent retraining, achieved results first year (38,1% 2,7%; Discussion needs be improved population. obligatory inclusion healthcare degree has led significant increase issue. Given this, we believe it important extend these