Conhecimento dos graduandos em saúde sobre suporte básico de vida

Abstract

The cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) consists of an emergency condition imminently at risk of death. This serious condition can occur in any environment, both intra- and extrahospital, necessitating a fast and quality service to the victim. In this sense, it is of paramount importance that health graduates have the necessary knowledge in BLS to provide adequate and quality assistance to a victim witness PCR. This study aims to assess the level of theoretical knowledge of the students in a public health University of Santo Antônio de Jesus on BLS. This is a descriptive, exploratory study with a quantitative approach. Structured questionnaire was used as a research technique. Data collection was conducted from December 2013 to February 2014. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate form, the variables were represented as means and percentages. The sample consisted of 111 undergraduate students in health, 32 nursing, 26 nutrition, 25 psychology and 28 interdisciplinary degree in health. Of these 80.2% were female, with a mean age of 25.14 years. Among undergraduates 35.1% have witnessed a situation of PCR, and of these 61.5% performed RCP maneuvers. The results showed that only 7,2% percentage of undergraduates had hit above 75% demonstrating that theoretical knowledge of the students was unsatisfactory health. The data show that although the theme will be discussed among undergraduates has not been enough to build a solid knowledge. Thus, it is necessary to think in training professionals able to act opposite situations CPR, also playing the role of multipliers of this knowledge, reinforcing their responsibility and professional commitment to society independent of its specialty, and in all levels of health attention.