Evaluación del conocimiento y de las habilidades para el uso de un Desfibrilador Externo Automatizado (DEA) por estudiantes universitarios. Un diseño cuasiexperimental

摘要: Aim To evaluate layperson (university student) ability to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Design A repeated measures quasi-experimental study with non-probabilistic sampling and a control group was carried out. Scope Teacher training degree students at the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). Participants The sample consisted 129 subjects (69% women 31% men), between 19-47 years age (mean 23.2±4.7 years). As inclusion criterion, were required have no previous knowledge AED. Interventions Times apply defibrillation AED mannequin recorded untrained (T0), after theoretical practice explanation lasting less than one minute (T1), 6 months process (T2). Main variables interest The primary endpoint time taken deliver discharge. The “improvement effect” variable defined by absolute difference T1 T0, while “degree forgetfulness as T2. Conclusions Easy handling demonstrated, since people able Defibrillation reduced brief training. This barely increased months.