Objective evaluation of the CPR quality changes after BLS course training (The 5th report)

Abstract

This study objectively assessed changes in the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed by 4 nurses in acute care wards who had never performed CPR. Changes in the quality of CPR were assessed before and for up to 2 years after a Basic Life Support (BLS) course. The quality of chest compressions did not diminish substantially immediately after the course, and it improved 2 years later. All of the subjects attended CPR-related training after the course, and this sustained the quality of CPR. This study examined efforts and training to maintain the quality of CPR performed by nurses.