A study evaluating the awareness among general population towards common medical emergencies

Authors

  • Mohd Mubarik Naqash Department of Internal Medicine, SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Sajad Ahmad Salati Department of Surgery, Unaizah College of Medicine, Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Arif Nabi Bhat Department of Internal Medicine, SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Waseem Akram Department of Internal Medicine, SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Ishfaq Gulzar Department of Internal Medicine, SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20172442

Keywords:

Basic life support, Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Cardiac arrest, Choking

Abstract

Background: Basic life support has been found to be lifesaving in common medical emergencies. The level of awareness about emergency care in general population and the approach of the common people with regards to common medical emergencies is an important determinant of positive outcome.

Methods: This study was conducted in 445 participants randomly selected from visitors of our outpatient department, to study the awareness in general public about the medical emergencies and basic life support skills.

Results:  This study was conducted in 445 participants randomly selected from visitors of our outpatient department, to study the awareness in general public about the medical emergencies and basic life support skills.

Conclusions: Awareness about common medical emergencies is low in general public and there is a need to devise strategies to improve this awareness.

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Published

2017-05-27

How to Cite

Naqash, M. M., Salati, S. A., Bhat, A. N., Akram, W., & Gulzar, I. (2017). A study evaluating the awareness among general population towards common medical emergencies. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 5(6), 2529–2532. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20172442

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