BACKGROUND Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) increases the probability of survival of a person with cardiac arrest. Repeating training helps staff retain knowledge in CPR and in use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Retention of knowledge and skills during and after training in CPR is difficult and requires systematic training with appropriate methodology. The aim of this study was...

BACKGROUND Cardiorespiratory arrest (CRA) is a rare event in childhood. Our objective was to determine the characteristics of paediatric CRA and the immediate results of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in Galicia, a community with a very scattered population. METHODS All children (aged from newborn to 16 years old) who suffered an out-of-hospital CRA in Galicia and were assisted by the Pu...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving procedure that can multiply person's chances of survival after cardiac arrest. The effectiveness CPR procedures heavily influenced by the individual skills rescuer providing assistance. Chest compressions delivered at an appropriate depth and rate, allowing full chest recoil with minimal interruptions, are critical for improving arrest surviv...

CPR skill retention is vitally important on successful resuscitation outcomes. This study examined college students’ of Adult skills 6 months following participation in an instructor-led course presented two different formats.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills vary among health care professionals. A previous study revealed that chest compressions were only performed half the time in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Field conditions and fatigue could be possible explanations. The aim of this thesis was to study the impact of the introduction of mechanical chest compression in OHCA according to survival ...

BACKGROUND Cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the cornerstone intervention to optimize the survival rates. OBJECTIVES The main aim of this study was to determine and compare the incidence, characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes of CPR in a referral university hospital following in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCAs) an...