Publications by authors named "N C Zajano"
Many studies (several even before American Heart Association recommended in 1973 that lay public be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR] have documented that retention of CPR skills is poor, unaffected by modifications in curriculum or whether the students are lay or professional. We chose to investigate what actually occurs during a CPR course, and gained the following insights: despite clearly defined curricula, we found that instructors did not teach in a standardized way. Practice time was limited and errors in performance were not corrected.
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- The effectiveness of BLS and ACLS on long-term survival relies heavily on quick response times and the quality of interventions.
- Research indicates that retention of BLS and ACLS skills is generally poor, highlighting potential issues with course content and testing methods.
- To improve the chances of successful resuscitation, recommendations include simplifying procedures and curricula, establishing clear performance criteria, enhancing training and evaluation methods, and developing better documentation for resuscitation efforts.