Cardiopulmonary resuscitation by Emergency Medical Services in South Africa: Barriers to achieving high quality performance.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest significantly improve when high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed. Despite sudden cardiac arrest being a leading cause of death in many parts of the world, no studies have determined the quality of CPR delivery by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel in South Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the quality of CPR provision by EMS staff in a simulated setting.

Methods

A descriptive study design was used to determine competency of CPR among intermediate-qualified EMS personnel. Theoretical knowledge was determined using a multiple-choice questionnaire, and psychomotor skills were video-recorded then assessed by independent reviewers. Correlational and regression analysis wer

SUBMITTER: Veronese JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6223582 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature