title: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a survey of standards among junior hospital doctors.
abstract: The theoretical knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation of 50 junior hospital doctors was examined, and an attempt made to assess their practical ability to manage a collapsed patient. Major defects were found in both the doctors' theoretical knowledge and their practical abilities. Only 8% were able to manage a cardiopulmonary arrest adequately. Suggestions are made as to how standards might be improved.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004739:England; D006336:Heart Massage / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000592:standards*