Awareness and Knowledge of Healthcare Professionals Regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Abstract

Background: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a vital life-saving skill, and effective emergency response depends on healthcare professionals' knowledge and understanding. This study evaluated CPR awareness and knowledge among healthcare staff at Arif Memorial and Hameed Latif Teaching Hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan.

Objective: To assess the level of awareness and knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among healthcare professionals at Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital and Hameed Latif Teaching Hospital Lahore, Pakistan.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 120 randomly selected physicians, nurses, and paramedics. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from Kwiecień-Jaguś et al. (2020), and analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results: 80% had formal CPR training; 96.7% acknowledged its importance, and 88.3% desired further instruction. While key CPR components were recognized by most, gaps existed in AED use and algorithm knowledge. Mean knowledge score was 2.08 (SD = 1.045) and awareness score 1.07 (SD = 0.361).

Conclusion: Although healthcare professionals showed moderate CPR knowledge and awareness, notable gaps persist. Ongoing training aligned with updated CPR guidelines is essential for enhancing emergency preparedness.

Keywords: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Health care professionals, Nurses