Knowledge and skill after brief ACLS training.

Objectives: To determine the knowledge level and skill base in nurse anesthetists before and after brief ACLS training, and again three months later.

Method: Thirty nurse anesthetists were tested for knowledge and skill before ACLS training comprising 1-hr lecture and handout, and 1-hr simulation training. Concepts included ABCD, primary and secondary survey, management, medications, and algorithms for common problems.