Theoretical-practical training of students from high school to care for cardiac arrest: a prospective study

Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world, and sudden cardiac arrest is a major contributor to this index. Objective To apply theoretical-practical training to a vocational public high school, so as to work correctly, quickly and safely before cardiopulmonary a...

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Published in:Critical care (London, England) England), 2015-01, Vol.19 (S2), p.P14-P14, Article P14
Main Authors: Marçolla, Vanessa F, Santos, Edna R, Aragão, Ivana PB, Silva, Karina R, Silva, Kleison P, Oliveira, Lorhana VB, Canedo, Marcio, Gomes, Raphaela B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR
Defibrillators
Poster Presentation
Secondary schools
Students
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Summary:Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world, and sudden cardiac arrest is a major contributor to this index. Objective To apply theoretical-practical training to a vocational public high school, so as to work correctly, quickly and safely before cardiopulmonary arrest, resuscitation maneuvers running efficiently, in order to save lives.
ISSN:1364-8535
1364-8535
1366-609X
1466-609X
DOI:10.1186/cc14668