Nurses’ Performance regarding Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Abstract

IntroductionThe new CPR guidelines of AHA emphasize on compressions -according to the guidelines, a rescuer needs to press not only hard but fast. This is irrespective, whether the rescuer is an expert or a regular by stander. CPR in a simplified format lays focus on providing chest compressions help in maintaining blood flow and also oxygen in the same. As a result, blood flow is boosted and directed properly to the brain and heart of the concerning patient Aim: Assess Nurses' Performance regarding Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Subject & Methods: A descriptive study was conducted at the Police Authority Hospital El-Agouza. Results: that less than half of nurses of total nurses under stander study very good by used lecture in traditional teaching method and half of nurses under study excellent by non traditional method used film to explain knowledge and practice of C.P.R.Conclusion: The majority of nurses performance were have average knowledge and practices regarding to basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Recommendations: in-service educational program for nurses regarding CPR to to improve their level of performance regarding basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation