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01-03-2004 | Poster presentation

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation surprise drills: an instrument to improve performance in resuscitation

Authors: F Zveibil, Z Zohar

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2004

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that requires rapid and efficient response, available equipment and personnel trained in life-saving procedures. Since the time component is crucial for saving the patient's life, we must master the skills of life-saving procedures. In 2000, our hospital began implementing surprise drills in adult and pediatric CPR. The aim of the drills is to improve the ability of personnel in the hospital's various departments and units to perform CPR. In the drills, the medical and nursing staff implement the principles of CPR that they have learned in study workshops. …

Title: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation surprise drills: an instrument to improve performance in resuscitation
Authors: F Zveibil
Z Zohar
Publication date: 01-03-2004
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2004
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc2765

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