Background: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique during cardiac arrest. Studies show that well-trained healthcare professionals can reduce cardiac fatalities in hospital setting. This study aimed to assess the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation knowledge among Paramedical staff working at rural Tertiary care Medical Teaching Hospital.
Materials and Methods: A Descriptive survey design with purposive sampling technique involved 55 Paramedical staff from various support service departments. Data was collected by using validated Structured Knowledge Questionnaire. The study aimed to assess the knowledge levels of Paramedical staff on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Result: The study revealed that 56.3% of participants had adequate knowledge, 40% of participants had moderate knowledge. A very few 3.6% of participants had inadequate knowledge. These results suggest that, need for empowering and strengthening the knowledge of Paramedical staff in identification of cardiac arrest and initiation of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by activation of code blue.
Conclusion: The study concludes that Paramedical staff have to be trained regularly on Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, which is crucial for responding during cardiac emergencies.
Keywords: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Paramedical staff, Knowledge.
