Educational and Interventional Study on Cpcr Among 90 Nursing Student of Central India

Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (CPCR) is a life saving procedure which is performed with a goal of prolonging circulatory & lung function. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major public health problem worldwide. Approximately 330,000 individuals in the United States and 275,000 individuals in Europe experience OHCAs each year Most patients who survive an OHCA are resuscitated in the prehospital setting and are subsequently transported to emergency hospitals(1). Early diagnosis and treatment of sudden cardiac arrest can improve a victim’s chance for survival. Basic life support (BLS) is to achieve the assessment of patient initially, the activation of pre-hospital health system and the initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation systemically. The main modification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) guidelines of 2010 American Heart Association (AHA) is intended to encourage the paramedics and laypersons to perform the cardiac massage. Cardiac massage is only applied for a short while of witnessed cardiac arrest.(2) According to AHA, 80% of cardio respiratory emergency occur at home/outside hospital.  CPCR gives greatest chance of survival and can be performed by a paramedics or a lay person with a little bit of training. Out of 2lacs, 50000 deaths are due to cardio-respiratory emergency can be prevented if CPCR is performed at right time in a right way. (.3.) Cardiopulmonary-cerebral resuscitation (CPCR) training is essential for all hospital workers. In recent years, a large number of studies that have focused on the   CPCR training - especially advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) - which are believed to improve the resuscitation knowledge and skills of trainees. Some studies have revealed that a novel training technique - namely the problem-based method - which is learner-oriented and centered on the knowledge and skills of trainees, can augment resuscitation skills.(5,4) There is no doubt as to the significance for CPCR training programs for medical students and other hospital staff.  The present study aimed at assessing the overall CPCR knowledge of the nursing students and the proportion of them trained. It also aimed at identifying the weaker areas of knowledge to help in the design of future CPCR training programs.