Introduction:Knowing the basic life support (BLS) technique is an essential requirement for all individuals of a community in order to save lives in an emergency. The awareness level about the proper techniques of BLS is questionable among medical personnel. Aim of the research: This prospective observational study was conducted to assess the awareness level of the basic resuscitation principles in Southwest Iran. Material and methods: The aspects that were asked in this questionnaire include the following items: the basic resuscitation stages, and methods of assessment and resuscitation with regard to airway, respiration, and blood circulation in the victims according to age group. Results: In total, 202 people employed in the hospital participated in this study. The mean scores of those who had already completed BLS education was 8.45 ±2.42 and in the individuals who had heard about these technique it was 7.31 ±2.71 (p = 0.002). This relation was statistically significant. The knowledge of specialised assistants was significantly higher than health care providers and their assistants as well as medical intern groups (p < 0.001). In addition, the knowledge of nursing experts was significantly higher than the health care providers and their assistants (p = 0.004) and medical interns (p = 0.002). Conclusions:This study showed that the awareness level of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation principles among different health care departments (health care providers, nurses, and physicians) is low, and holding education courses with a minimum of 6-month intervals is necessary. In addition, for medical interns, basic medical education should start from basic medical sciences. StreszczenieWprowadzenie: Znajomość podstawowych zabiegów resuscytacyjnych (BLS) to podstawowy wymóg dla wszystkich osób, które zajmują się ratowaniem życia w nagłych przypadkach. Poziom znajomości tych technik wśród personelu medycznego budzi wątpliwości. Cel pracy: Prospektywne badanie obserwacyjne przeprowadzono w celu oceny znajomości podstawowych zasad resuscytacji w południowo-zachodnim Iranie. Materiał i metody: Pytania w kwestionariuszu dotyczyły takich zagadnień, jak podstawowe etapy i metody resuscytacji, metody oceny dróg oddechowych, oddychania i krążenia krwi u ofiar w zależności od grupy wiekowej. Wyniki: Łącznie w badaniu uczestniczyły 202 osoby zatrudnione w szpitalu. Średnie wyniki osób, które ukończyły edukację na temat BLS, wynosiły 8,45 ±2,42, a osób, które słyszały o tych technikach -7,31 ±2,71 (p = 0,002). Różnica była statystycznie istotna. Znajomość technik BLS wśród wyspecjalizowanych ratowników była znacznie wyższa niż wśród pracowników ochrony zdrowia i personelu pomocniczego oraz stażystów (p < 0,001). Ponadto wiedza pielęgniarek była znacznie wyższa niż pracowników ochrony zdrowia i personelu pomocniczego (p = 0,004) oraz stażystów (p = 0,002).
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