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. 1984 Nov;77(11):921-4.
doi: 10.1177/014107688407701105.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a survey of standards among junior hospital doctors

W F Casey

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a survey of standards among junior hospital doctors

W F Casey. J R Soc Med. 1984 Nov.

Abstract

The theoretical knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation of 50 junior hospital doctors was examined, and an attempt made to assess their practical ability to manage a collapsed patient. Major defects were found in both the doctors' theoretical knowledge and their practical abilities. Only 8% were able to manage a cardiopulmonary arrest adequately. Suggestions are made as to how standards might be improved.

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