Abstract: Back ground: A series of life-saving procedures known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, increase a victim's chances of survival after suffering a cardiac arrest. Patients requiring post-cardiac arrest care should be treated using a complete, organized, integrated multidisciplinary system of care that is applied consistently. The ultimate aim of the resuscitation system of care is the recovery to a previous functional and high-quality state of health.
Aims: To assess the knowledge regarding Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation among 2nd year GNM students in selected Nursing Colleges at Bangalore Method: The study involves a descriptive design; non-probability convenience sampling technique was used. 130 students studying in 2nd year GNM students were selected. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. Result: The result revealed majority 89 (68%) are 19-20 years, 27 (21%) are 18-19 years and 14 (11%) are 21-22 years of age group. maximum 84 (65%) of students are female and minimum 46 (35%) are male. maximum of 106 (82%) don’t have previous knowledge of CPR and a minimum of 24 (18%) have knowledge on Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. 16 (12%) got information from Friends, 62 (48%) respondents from mass Media, 37 (28%) respondents from Self-reading and 15 (12%) respondents got knowledge from health personnel. Interpretation and Conclusion: The study revealed that students of 2nd year GNM students have moderate knowledge regarding Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
Keywords: Knowledge, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, 2nd year GNM students.
Title: A study to assess the level of knowledge regarding Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation among the 2nd year GNM students in selected Nursing Colleges at Bengaluru
Author: Vanashree K J, Ganga Prasad V
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 11, Issue 2, October 2023 - March 2024
Page No: 47-52
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 26-November-2023
