Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 13, 2026

Standardized Model of Ventricular Fibrillation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support in Swine
Published on: January 30, 2020
Active resuscitation in Malaysian district hospitals--is it adequate?
1Outpatient Department, Ipoh Hospital, Perak.
Abstract:
Adequacy of active resuscitation in collapsed inpatients aged 12 and above (excluding those with terminal illness) were studied in 6 Malaysian district hospitals for 3 months starting 1/1/93. Results showed 59.5% (25 out of 42 inpatients) were inadequately resuscitated measured by: failure of nurses to initiate resuscitation (24%), duration of resuscitation less than 30 minutes (42%) and incompletely equipped emergency trolleys (44%). Questionnaires revealed lack of knowledge and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in medical staff. Regular cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses, regular spot checks on emergency trolleys and management protocols on active resuscitation are recommended. Each hospital should design its own criteria for adequacy.
Related Concept Videos
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation I: Adult
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management
Acute Respiratory Failure-V
Ensure that patients are monitored continuously for their response to therapy, including changes in...
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation IV: Pharmacological Management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation III: AED Use
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation V: Advanced Airway Management Techniques
