Nurses’ Performance regarding Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Document Type : Original Article

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Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Ain Shams University

Abstract

Introduction The new CPR guidelines of AHA emphasize on compressions – according to the
guidelines, a rescuer needs to press not only hard but fast. This is irrespective, whether the rescuer is
an expert or a regular by stander. CPR in a simplified format lays focus on providing chest
compressions help in maintaining blood flow and also oxygen in the same. As a result, blood flow is
boosted and directed properly to the brain and heart of the concerning patient Aim: Assess Nurses’
Performance regarding Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Subject & Methods: A descriptive
study was conducted at the Police Authority Hospital El-Agouza. Results: that less than half of
nurses of total nurses under stander study very good by used lecture in traditional teaching method
and half of nurses under study excellent by non traditional method used film to explain knowledge
and practice of C.P.R.Conclusion: The majority of nurses performance were have average
knowledge and practices regarding to basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Recommendations:
in-service educational program for nurses regarding CPR to to improve their
level of performance
regarding basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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