title: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills of dental personnel.
abstract: This study assessed the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills of 25 dental personnel. Theory was tested by multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ) and practical skills assessed using a recording Resusci-Anne manikin. The assessment was based upon the recommendations of the Resuscitation Council of the UK. Seven of the 16 dental students and six of the nine house officers tested passed the MCQ examination. All failed the practical assessment. It is concluded that more emphasis should be placed upon CPR instruction in undergraduate dental courses and that regular update courses are advisable to maintain CPR skill.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Oral Medicine, Surgery and Pathology, Bristol Dental Hospital and School.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Hussain
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Matthews
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Scully
mesh_terms: D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000193:education*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003797:Dental Staff / Q000193:education*; D004497:Education, Dental; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D013335:Students, Dental; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom