BASIC LIFE SUPPORT(BLS) SKILLS BEFORE AND AFTER BLS TRAINING AMONGST HEALTH CARE WORKERS– A LONGITUDINAL OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Dr Manish Honwad; Dr BC Nambiar; Dr R Batlish; Dr Arnab Das

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT(BLS) SKILLS BEFORE AND AFTER BLS TRAINING AMONGST HEALTH CARE WORKERS– A LONGITUDINAL OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Dr Manish Honwad, Dr Bc Nambiar, Dr R Batlish, Dr Arnab Das

Abstract :

This study assessed the Basic Life Support (BLS) knowledge, skills and performance of Medical Assistants before and after training in a mock cardiac arrest scenario while undergoing training with retention of skills at 0,3 and 6 months. Materials and methods : Eighty nine paramedics undergoing training were assessed for baseline knowledge after ab–initio training, given BLS training as per standard protocol and were assessed before and after and at 3 and six months for performance and retention of skills. They were assessed on a scale of 10 by the OSCE method. Results : The performance of students receiving structured training had better scores for with good retention of skills