Training in Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for high school students of an educational institution in the city of Venado Tuerto

Abstract

Introduction: Cardiorespiratory arrest (CRA) was a pathology of high incidence worldwide, characterized by its time dependence. Immediate intervention by Basic Life Support (BLS) by witnesses significantly increased the survival rate. However, these maneuvers were performed in few cases due to the lack of training in the general population. Institutions such as the American Heart Association (AHA) recommended including learning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in schools to increase its application and improve survival outcomes.
Development: The management of CPR included two main levels: BLS, which could be performed by untrained individuals using chest compressions and automated external defibrillation (AED), and advanced life support, reserved for trained personnel. Studies showed that every minute without attention reduced the probability of survival by 10%, highlighting the need for rapid and efficient responses. CPR training in adolescents was identified as a key strategy, given their rapid learning and ability to transmit the knowledge to their environment. In addition, the importance of including AEDs in public spaces to facilitate their use in emergencies was emphasized.
Conclusions: Education in basic CPR proved to be fundamental in increasing survival rates in cases of CRA, reducing sequelae and improving prognosis. Training from an early age and the implementation of community strategies were essential tools to face this high mortality emergency