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Crianças
Ressuscitação Cardiopulmonar
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Introduction: Basic life support is the first line of defense in cases of cardiorespiratory arrest and other emergencies. It consists of procedures that are easy for laypeople to perform. Training in these practices should be implemented for children and adolescents to ensure better outcomes during emergencies. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of Basic Life Support (BLS) training for school-aged children and its various methodologies. Methods: We analyzed studies with the outcome of assessing methodologies for teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation to children in a school setting. The studies were referenced from the MedLine database via PubMed, published between August 2018 and May 2024. Conclusion: There is significant relevance in teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation to children, and this practice should be applied to the population to reduce mortality from emergency events. Furthermore, the review shows that methods using practical and playful tools appropriate for their age promote better results, although the traditional methodology is also effective. In addition, there are discrepancies in the studies regarding the efficiency of self-instruction versus training by healthcare professionals. Finally, it is concluded that there are still not enough studies to prove the best method for teaching BLS to children, but that the training is satisfactory and necessary, and its encouragement is paramount in the community.
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