Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Knowledge and Personal Experience in Iranian Dentists
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This work describes the knowledge and experience of dentists about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A total of 273 dentists working at Shiraz, Iran were interviewed: 55% felt that they are able to define CPR, although only 37% had a correct concept; 51% believed they were able to perform CPR, however, none of them had received practical training in CPR; 4% of the interviewed professionals mentioned the occurrence of cardiopulmonary arrest in their dental office. The authors feel that dental surgeons in Shiraz, Iran should be better trained to manage medical emergencies which they may face in dental practice.
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