A comparative study between the knowledge of first-year medical students and final-year medical students in clinically diagnosing cardiac arrest and performing basic cardiorespiratory resuscitation in adults at Al-Sham Private University.

Abstract Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the level of knowledge of medical students at Al-Sham Private University regarding diagnosing clinical cardiac arrest and performing basic cardiorespiratory resuscitation in adults. Materials and Methods: A pre-tested structured questionnaire was administered to medical students of all years. Students were asked to answer the questionnaire, which included questions related to performing basic cardiac resuscitation in adults. Results: 300 samples were collected and divided into 3 groups. Each group includes two academic years of medicine. The questionnaire included 20 questions related to the steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the most important details related to it. Descriptive studies of the data indicate that 68% of group 3 underwent a first aid course, while 37% of the group 1 attended first aid training, followed by 34% in group 2, The performance of Group 3 students was better than that of Group 1 and 2 with regard to performing CPR steps Conclusion: Knowledge of basic CPR in adults was insufficient among almost all first- and second-year medical students included in the study, Mandatory CPR training should be imposed at the university to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skill