title: Evaluation of knowledge and experience of dentists of São Paulo State, Brazil about cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
abstract: This work describes the knowledge and experience of dentists about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A total of 182 dentists from São Paulo State, Brazil were interviewed: 59% judged themselves able to define CPR, although only 46% had a correct concept; 54% believed himself to be able to perform CPR, however, none of them referred to have received practical training in CPR; 3% of the interviewed professionals mentioned the occurrence of cadiopulmonary arrest in their dental office. It was concluded that dental surgeons in Brazil should be better trained for medical emergencies that can occur in the dental office.
authors.affiliation: Research Center, Center of Higher Education of Dracena, Dracena, SP, Brazil. herongonzaga@terra.com.br
authors.forename: Heron Fernando de Sousa
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Gonzaga
authors.forename: Leonardo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Buso
authors.forename: Maria Augusta
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Jorge
authors.forename: Lúcia Helena de Sousa
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Gonzaga
authors.forename: Marcelo Donizetti
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Chaves
authors.forename: Oslei Paes de
authors.initials: OP
authors.lastname: Almeida
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001938:Brazil; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000193:education*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003815:Dentists / Q000523:psychology; D004497:Education, Dental; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012649:Self Concept