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High school students show basic life support (BLS) awareness but lack critical automated external defibrillator (AED) knowledge. Integrating BLS courses into curricula is supported and could improve cardiac arrest survival rates.

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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S.
  • Basic life support (BLS) is crucial for survival during cardiac arrest.
  • Limited data exists on high school students' BLS awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess high school students' awareness of basic life support (BLS).
  • To determine students' interest in BLS education within the high school curriculum.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 105 high school students.
  • Questions covered BLS knowledge, including steps during a collapse and AED usage.
  • Student interest in a school-based BLS course was evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Over 70% of students expressed willingness to enroll in a BLS course.
  • Students demonstrated general knowledge of BLS steps.
  • A significant gap in knowledge regarding automated external defibrillator (AED) use was identified.

Conclusions:

  • While students grasp BLS fundamentals, critical knowledge gaps, particularly concerning AEDs, persist.
  • Students recognize the value of BLS and support its inclusion in high school curricula.
  • Implementing BLS courses in high schools can enhance student knowledge and potentially increase survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.