Training practices in neonatal and paediatric life support: A survey among healthcare professionals working in paediatrics.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate neonatal and paediatric life support training practices across Europe.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive study. Paediatric residents, general paediatricians, and subspecialists were surveyed to assess how paediatric basic and advanced life support (PBLS/PALS) and neonatal life support (NLS) are practically arranged and utilised throughout Europe. A mini-Delphi approach was used for survey development. Eligible professionals in general and university hospitals received a web link to the survey.

Results

498 respondents from 16 countries were included. A large majority of responses came from the Netherlands (n = 393) and Belgium (n = 42). Therefore, analysis was based on these responses. PBLS was more frequently offered than PALS and NLS, though not to a

SUBMITTER: Binkhorst M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8244515 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature