Mustafa Sajid, Muhammad Jamil, Reema Kouser, Sharina Naz, Mohsin Javeed.
Evaluation Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skills Of Dental Students & House Officers.
Pak Oral Dental J Jan ;37(1):3-5.

Cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) is a sudden and an unexpected halt in patients’ breathing and/ or circulation for multiple reasons.1 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double or triple the likelihood of survival after cardiac arrest.6 The aim of this study was to examine dentists’ medical practices of the current CPR guidelines and to recognize the precautions that should be followed to correct the deficiencies identified. Two groups of participants were invited to participate. In group A 3rd year BDS students were taken and in group B dental house surgeons were selected at Dental Section of Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan. CPR knowledge was assessed by written objective paper. Practical skills were assessed by SimMan(high-fidelity simulator). In the MCQs ,there was no significant difference in the performance of students and house officers (P value>0.01) because eight out of thirty students achieved the passing criteria in group A and ten out of thirty passed in group B. Not a single candidate passed the practical session in either group. It can be concluded from this study that dental students dental house officers have poor level of training and knowledge on medical emergencies and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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