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  • Medical Education
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Background:

  • Indian National Medical Council mandates Basic Life Support (BLS) in MBBS curriculum.
  • Concerns exist regarding long-term retention of BLS skills among medical students.
  • This study evaluates BLS knowledge and skill retention in first-year MBBS students over one year.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of BLS training on knowledge and skills of first-year MBBS students.
  • To evaluate the retention of BLS skills over a one-year period.
  • To inform curriculum development for effective BLS training.

Main Methods:

  • One hundred first-year MBBS students received BLS training (theory, demonstration, hands-on).
  • Knowledge assessed via pre- and post-test questionnaires.
  • Skills evaluated using Directly Observed Procedural Skills (DOPS) at baseline, post-training, and at 1, 6, and 12 months.

Main Results:

  • BLS training significantly improved theoretical knowledge (p < 0.001).
  • Skills significantly improved post-training (p < 0.001).
  • Skills showed no significant decline at 1 month but decreased significantly at 6 and 12 months (p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • BLS training enhances medical students' knowledge and practical skills.
  • A significant decline in BLS skills is observed after six months and one year.
  • Periodic refresher BLS training is essential for sustained skill retention.