Compliance to guidelines in in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation interventions: single-center experience

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate standard of knowledge about adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to current guidelines and affecting factors among clinicians working at the Hospital of Erciyes University, Medicine School.

Materials and Methods: The study conducted on residences and subspecialty residences who accepted to participate and complete the survey. Overall 303 clinicians who accepted to participate and were accessible for completion of survey were recruited to the study. The survey included 2 sections. The first section included data regarding demographic characteristics and the second part included 20 multiple-choice items with one correct answer prepared based on 2010 American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care..

Results: Age, total duration of medical practice and residency positively affected standard of knowledge. Higher number of cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed within prior 6 months and defibrillation performance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation positively affected standard of knowledge. Post-graduate theoretical and practical training positively affect standard of knowledge.

Conclusion: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation trainings aiming clinicians should be standardized and updated as well as education during employment should be scheduled to provide access to such programs.