Description of Knowledge of Public Safety Center (PSC) Nurses Banyumas District about Cardiopulmonary Resusitation in Adults (a) Wiji Pangestu, (b) Endiyono
Faculty of Health Science
Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Abstract
Backround : Cardiac arrest is one of the emergencies that can occur suddenly, so it must get a fast and appropriate treatment. Appropriate help in handling emergency cases in this case is the action of Pulmonary Resuscitation (RJP). Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a collection of interventions aimed at restoring and maintaining vital organ function in victims of cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest. This intervention consisted of giving chest compression and breathing assistance.
Objective : To find out the Public Safety Center (PSC) Nurse Knowledge Description about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in adults.
Research Methodology : This study uses a quantitative descriptive method through a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique uses total sampling with a sample size of 35 respondents who fit the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results : The results showed that the majority of respondents aged 31-40 years were (48.5%). Most of the sexes are female as many as 24 people (68.5%), the most recent education is the Nursing Diploma as many as 25 people (71.4%). The level of knowledge of nurses about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as many as 10 people (28.5%) is lacking, 22 people (62.8%) are sufficient, 3 people (8.5%) are good.
Conclusion : The level of knowledge of public safety center nurses is mostly in the moderate category.
