Journal of cardiovascular medicine
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J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) · Apr 2011
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in high-school adolescents by distributing personal manikins. The Como-Cuore experience in the area of Como, Italy.
Most witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) do not receive bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The incidence of laypersonsO' CPR could be increased by widespread training. We evaluated the effect of distribution of CPR educational material to high-school students in the area of Como, Italy. ⋯ CPR training can be disseminated using personal manikins distributed to pupils. Most students declared themselves trained and willing to start bystander CPR if necessary. One successful CPR was effectively performed.