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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Background:

  • Effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) skills are crucial for Basic Life Support (BLS) instructors.
  • Instructors are expected to demonstrate mastery of CPR/AED techniques accurately.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the competency of certified BLS instructors in demonstrating CPR and AED usage.
  • To identify any discrepancies between instructors' self-assessed skills and their actual performance.

Main Methods:

  • Certified BLS instructors performed CPR and AED use on a manikin.
  • Skills were assessed using manikin data, video recordings, and comparison to current guidelines.
  • Instructors also completed questionnaires on guidelines and self-rated their skills.

Main Results:

  • Only 22% of chest compressions met depth guidelines; mean depth was excessive (64 mm).
  • Correct placement of the left AED electrode was achieved by only 25% of instructors.
  • Nearly half of instructors had knowledge gaps regarding cardiac arrest diagnosis and AED electrode placement.

Conclusions:

  • Certified BLS instructors exhibit significant deficiencies in CPR/AED skills and knowledge.
  • There is a notable contrast between instructors' self-perceived competence and their demonstrated abilities.
  • Enhanced BLS instructor education and ongoing faculty development are essential to improve training quality.