Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital

Authors : Bahadır Karaca, Levent Avsarogullari, Vesile Şenol, Avni Uygar Seyhan, Mükerrem Altuntaş

Pages : 19-26

Doi:10.55694/jamer.1396972

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Publication Date : 2024-04-15

Article Type : Research

Abstract :Aim: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which includes Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Post Resuscitation Care (PRC), has become an important medical topic that is kept current with constantly changing and updated guidelines. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether medical residents (MRs) at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital (KTRH) can recognize cardiac arrest, their knowledge and skill level of BLS and ACLS. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted between 30.12.2015-01.05.2016, as a descriptive questionnaire study to evaluate the approaches and knowledge levels of MRs working in 11 different clinics at KTRH. The questi-onnaire consisted of a personal information form as well as questions assessing BLS and ACLS, CPR training and CPR application history. The questionnaires were administered face-to-face by the researchers. SPSS Statistics 22.0 (SPSS Inc. ®, Chicago, USA) program was used for statistical analysis. Results: There were 163 participants in the study. The mean number of correct responses to the knowledge assessment questions was significantly (p<0.05) higher among those who felt CPR training in medical school was adequate and who followed ALCS and CPR guidelines than among those who felt CPR training was inadequate and who did not follow CPR guidelines. There was a significant (p<0.05) positive correlation between age and length of practice and the correct rate of BLS knowledge scores. There was a significant (p<0.05) positive correlation between age and years of practice and BLS knowledge scores. In addition, the mean ACLS knowledge level correct response rate was significantly (p<0.01) higher in surgical specialties than in medical specialties. Conclusion : In order to increase the chances of survival in cases of reversible sudden cardiac arrest, BLS and ACLS training should be renewed and updated on a global and national level, starting with the health care professionals.
Keywords : acil tıp, tıpta uzmanlık öğrencisi, ileri kardiyak yaşam desteği, temel yaşam desteği