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[Recommendation on education of basic life support in schools]
Bálint Bánfai1, Henrietta Bánfai-Csonka1, József Betlehem1
11 Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Egészségtudományi Kar, Sürgősségi, Egészségpedagógiai és Ápolástudományi Intézet Pécs Magyarország.
Orvosi Hetilap
|August 21, 2025
Summary
Teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation to children is crucial for improving survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This initiative provides recommendations for effective school-based resuscitation education in Hungary.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Pediatric Education
Background:
- Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains a leading cause of death globally and in Hungary.
- High OHCA mortality persists despite improved resuscitation guidelines.
- Effective basic life support by laypeople is critical for improving resuscitation success rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a joint recommendation on methods and curriculum for school resuscitation education in Hungary.
- To guide the implementation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for children in educational settings.
- To ensure widespread, effective, and sustainable CPR education in Hungarian schools.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing resuscitation recommendations and educational strategies.
- Development of a proposed curriculum for school-based CPR education.
- Outline of a 'train the trainer' program for instructors and teachers.
- Proposal of an implementation strategy for nationwide distribution.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive recommendation for school resuscitation education, covering content, duration, frequency, and delivery.
- Specific guidance on trainer qualifications and training programs.
- A strategic plan for integrating CPR education into the Hungarian school system.
Conclusions:
- School-based CPR education is an effective method to equip laypeople with life-saving skills.
- Standardized training and a clear implementation strategy are essential for successful widespread adoption.
- Investing in pediatric resuscitation education can significantly impact OHCA survival rates in Hungary.
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