EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE ON CPR PROFICIENCY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

MA RANA; J IQBAL; A CHAUDHARY; AM ABDELBAKY; AMH MOSTAFA; AHA AWAD; WG ELMASRY; R PERVAIZ; T SARWAR

doi:10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.655

Authors

MA RANA Department of Medicine Amna Inayat Medical College Sheikhupura, Consultant Physician and Head of Critical Care Medicine Bahria International Hospital, Lahore.
J IQBAL Department of Medicine, Fatima Memorial Hospital College of Medicine and Dentistry Shadman Lahore, Pakistan
A CHAUDHARY Department of Pulmonology, Allama Iqbal Medical College/ Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
AM ABDELBAKY Medical Intensive Care Unit, Rashid Hospital Dubai Health, Dubai
AMH MOSTAFA Medical Intensive Care Unit, Rashid Hospital Dubai Health, Dubai
AHA AWAD Medical Intensive Care Unit, Rashid Hospital Dubai Health, Dubai
WG ELMASRY Medical Intensive Care Unit, Rashid Hospital Dubai Health, Dubai
R PERVAIZ Department of Critical Care Medicine, Bahria International Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
T SARWAR Department of Critical Care Medicine, Bahria International Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.655

Keywords:

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Bystander, Basic life support, BLS training, Competence, Chest compressions

Abstract

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a critical life-saving skill, especially in healthcare settings where timely and proficient intervention can significantly impact patient outcomes. While theoretical CPR training provides foundational knowledge, integrating practical experience is essential for bridging the gap between theoretical understanding and practical real-world application. The primary objectives include evaluating how practical experience influences CPR proficiency between individuals with theoretical training only and those with one year of practical (real-time) experience. The study aims to provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of CPR training programs and the significance of practical exposure in improving outcomes. Seventy healthcare professionals, comprising 35 doctors with CPR training only (Group A) and 35 doctors with one year of practical CPR experience (Group B), were subjected to standardized Basic Life Support (BLS) testing on a manikin. Various CPR performance indicators were meticulously assessed, such as compression depth, rate, hand positioning, effective ventilations, and hands-off time. Statistical analyses were conducted to draw comparisons and highlight the impact of practical experience. With practical experience, Group B demonstrated significantly superior CPR performance compared to Group A. This was evident in shorter start-up time, enhanced compression depth and hand positioning, higher rates of effective ventilations, and reduced hands-off time. While compression rates remained similar between the groups, practical experience emerged as a crucial factor influencing diverse CPR quality indicators. The study concludes that practical experience is pivotal in improving CPR proficiency, emphasizing the need for hands-on components in training programs. These findings contribute to refining CPR training strategies for enhanced real-world application and improved emergency survival rates. Ongoing research in this field is crucial for continuous advancements in CPR protocols.

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