2025/07/12 by Chisor-Wabali, Nkasiobi, Chisor-Wabali, Egbuchilem, Clement, Maria-Therese +1
#Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation #attitude #knowledge #non-anaesthetist doctors #training
paper · doi:10.60787/phmj.v19i2.201
Background: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, when done properly, improves the survival rates of patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest. The American Heart Association recommends retraining every two years and simulations every three months. Lack of frequent training results in poor performance and outcomes. Aim: To evaluate the training, knowledge, and attitude to cardiopulmonary resuscitation amongst non-anaesthetist doctors in a teaching hospital in South-South Nigeria. Methods: A custom-designed online-based questionnaire, reviewed by CPR providers, was distributed among non-anaesthetist doctors to obtain information on training, knowledge, and attitudes toward CPR. The knowledge component of the questionnaire covered basic life support. Availability and knowledge of the use of AEDs were also assessed. Results: One hundred and thirteen (55%) doctors out of 204 non-anaesthetist doctors participated. Ninety-one (80.5%) respondents had received formal training on Basic Life Support CPR, with 44 (38.9%) having received their training over 5 years prior. The overall knowledge score of the respondents ranged from 24.0 – 84.0, with a mean score of 56.96 ± 12.72. Most respondents had a positive attitude towards performing mouth-to-mouth ventilation during CPR. One hundred and ten (97.3%) indicated interest in learning CPR techniques. Conclusion: The overall training of a considerable number of doctors was inadequate, with the majority being out of certification. Additionally, the knowledge competence among respondents was found to be insufficient. However, the general attitude towards CPR was favourable. To improve knowledge, confidence, and, most importantly, patient outcomes, it is imperative that CPR training be required for all medical, nursing staff, and healthcare workers.