Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training revisited.
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.
Goodwin
A P
AP
Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.
D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*