Table 3 Post-test results in BLS-AED skills
G1: n = 75 | G2: n = 37 | G3: n = 47 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
% | % | % | ||
Safe approach performed | 73.7% | 78.1% | 84.1% | 0.45 |
Arouse shout performed | 91.2% | 96.9% | 100.0% | - |
Shake performed correctly | 87.7% | 90.6% | 100.0% | - |
Shout for help performed | 75.4% | 68.8% | 70.5% | 0.76 |
Open airway performed correctly | 70.2% | 78.1% | 97.7% | <0.001 |
Check for signs of circulation correctly | 59.7% | 71.9% | 88.6% | 0.004 |
Phone for help performed | 87.7% | 96.9% | 97.7% | - |
Shout for AED | 29.8% | 28.1% | 27.3% | 0.96 |
Start with chest compression | 93.0% | 96.9% | 93.2% | - |
Correct identification of place for chest compression | 93.0% | 93.8% | 95.5% | - |
Correct C:V Ratio (30:2) | 98.3% | 100.0% | 95.5% | - |
Knows when to stop BLS | 14.0% | 21.9% | 36.4% | 0.03 |
No unnecessary breaks during BLS | 82.4% | 78.1% | 86.4% | 0.64 |
Average ventilation volume in [500–1000] ml | 64.9% | 68.8% | 68.2% | 0.91 |
Average compression depth in [40–50] mm | 42.1% | 34.4% | 40.9% | 0.76 |
If AED requested | n = 17 | n = 9 | n = 12 | |
Safe use of AED: | 81.3% | 33.3% | 81.8% | - |
Correct electrode pad placement | 68.8% | 66.7% | 100.0% | - |