| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training revisited. | |
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PMID: 1404190 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills of 50 junior hospital doctors (22 house officers and 28 senior house officers) were assessed. Theoretical knowledge was measured by a multiple choice questionnaire and practical ability with the Laerdal Skillmeter Resusci Anne. Only 40% of the study group passed both tests. Those doctors who had previously received regular CPR training performed better in the practical test (P<0.05) than those who had not. Theoretical knowledge was unrelated to previous CPR training. It is recommended that junior hospital doctors should undergo regular CPR training every 6 months, in order to maintain their practical CPR skills. |
Authors:
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A P Goodwin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine Volume: 85 ISSN: 0141-0768 ISO Abbreviation: J R Soc Med Publication Date: 1992 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-11-02 Completed Date: 1992-11-02 Revised Date: 2010-09-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802879 Medline TA: J R Soc Med Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 452-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation* Clinical Competence Education, Medical, Continuing* Educational Measurement England Humans Medical Staff, Hospital / education* |
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