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Khalid M Alshamrani1,2,3, Alaa A Alkhayyat1, Rimaz N Arif1
1College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Open Access Emergency Medicine : OAEM
|February 17, 2025
Summary
Saudi radiological science students show gaps in emergency preparedness. Basic Life Support (BLS) training significantly improves knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator use, highlighting the need for enhanced education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Radiological Sciences
Background:
- Radiological sciences students require preparedness for medical emergencies.
- Assessing knowledge of cardiac arrest, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and defibrillators is crucial.
- Understanding student attitudes towards performing CPR is essential for effective emergency response.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the emergency preparedness of Saudi radiological sciences students.
- To assess awareness of cardiac arrest criteria, CPR, and defibrillator knowledge.
- To determine student attitudes regarding performing CPR in emergencies.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional descriptive study involving radiological sciences students from three Saudi universities.
- Utilized a well-established questionnaire with non-probability convenient sampling.
- Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests analyzed data, focusing on Basic Life Support (BLS) training status.
Main Results:
- Only 41.4% of students had completed BLS training.
- BLS training significantly improved knowledge of CPR techniques (e.g., chest compression rate) and defibrillator use.
- Hesitation to perform CPR was primarily due to fear of making mistakes (53.6%) and causing harm (31.1%).
Conclusions:
- Significant gaps exist in knowledge, confidence, and preparedness for cardiac emergencies among these students.
- BLS training is a critical factor in enhancing emergency response capabilities.
- Comprehensive BLS education is urgently needed for radiological sciences students to improve patient outcomes.
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