Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing

KAP (KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES) STUDY AMONG NURSING STAFF ON CODE BLUE

Dr.Padma sree Potru, Srivani G2, Suma Priya D, Swaroopa Rani. Ch., Harsha G

padmasreemsc@yahoo.co.in

Crp, Knowlede, Attitude, Practice, Nursing Staff, Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest is sudden, unexpected cessation of adequate pumping action of heart, and consequently an inadequate circulation to maintain life in a patient who was not expected to die. Cardiac arrest also called sudden cardiac arrest and is rapidly fatal within minutes if not immediately treated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation and advanced life support measures. Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death among adults over the age of 40 in the United States and other countries. In the United States alone, approximately 2, 50,000 people die every year from sudden cardiac arrest. Aimed to assess the knowledge of code blue management on CPR among staff nurses working in Government and Corporate hospitals. To compare the knowledge of code blue management on CPR among staff nurses working in Government and Corporate hospitals. Out of 50 staff nurses in Government hospital setting 17(34%) were in the age group of 18-20 years, 15(30%)were in the age group of 21-25 years, 13(26%) were in the age group of 26-35 years, 5(10%)were in the age group of 36-45 years. In Corporate hospital setting 12(24%) were in the age group of 18-20 years, 32(64%) were in the group of 21-25 years, 6(12%) were in the age group 26-35 years, 0(0%) were in the age group of 36-45 years, as mentioned in table 3. It was observed from the study that the umber the nurses who have attended for CRP classes earlier and the number of nurses who have performed CRP were very less as it is mandatory that 100% of the nurses should have the knowledge and practice of performing life saving activities like CRP. Thus, form the study we conclude that future regular analysis of practice and knowledge of nurses and other hospital employees must be regularly assessed and also regular classes must be carried out by the management for better management of patients.