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Akpaniwo, G. M. and Sadiq, A. A. and Iliyasu, I. Y. and Abubakar, U. and Gurama, A. D. (2019) Assessment of CPR Knowledge among Clinical Radiography Students at a Tertiary Institution in Nigeria. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 30 (7). pp. 1-8. ISSN 2456-8899

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Abstract

Background: Current state of practice of medical imaging now encompasses advance supportive care to patient, in addition to the supportive care offered for the stabilization of patient before radiologic procedures. Advance supportive care, such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is offered to patient who may have cardiopulmonary arrests.

Objective: To assess the knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among clinical radiography students of a tertiary institution in Sokoto.

Methods: A cross section study employing a semi-structured and self-administered questionnaire, consisting of two section, designed with the aim of the study were distributed among 82 clinical radiography students (300 – 500 level), in the 2017/2018 academy session of the tertiary institution (Usmanu Danfodiyo University) in Sokoto. The data were extracted using SPSS version 20 and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: A total of 75 questionnaire were returned, yielding a response rate of 91.5%. Respondents comprised 53 male and 22 female aged 20 to 34 years with mean age of 27 years. It was observed that 68% of the students had never had a CPR training and about 4% of the respondents knew the recommended compression to ventilation ratio during a CPR. While 1.3% knew the recommended chest compression to be performed each minute when giving CPR. Majority of the respondents (94.7%) were of the opinion, that CPR training should be made mandatory for all clinical radiography students.

Conclusion: Base on the evidence presented within this study, there is knowledge gap in the practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among clinical radiography students, as majority of the students do not have adequate knowledge on the practice of CPR.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: GO for ARCHIVE > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 17 Apr 2023 05:42
Last Modified: 30 Dec 2023 13:26
URI: http://eprints.go4mailburst.com/id/eprint/452

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