Table 1.
Study population demographics (N = 64 subjects).
| N (%) | Mean ± SD | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 64 | 31 ± 8 | 22–63 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 15 (23.4) | ||
| Female | 49 (76.6) | ||
| Field of work | |||
| Faculty | 5 (7.8) | ||
| Fellows | 7 (10.9) | ||
| Residents | 19 (29.7) | ||
| RN | 16 (25.0) | ||
| Medical/nursing students | 5 (7.8) | ||
| Othersa | 12 (18.8) | ||
| Certification | |||
| BLS | 28 (43.7) | ||
| Months since last BLS | 14 ± 8 | 0–23 | |
| PALS | 29 (45.3) | ||
| Months since last PALS | 13 ± 8 | 1–23 | |
| Both (BLS + PALS) | 7 (10.9) | ||
| Clinical experience (months) | 64 | 52 ± 87 | 0–504 |
a
Respiratory therapists, occupational therapists and pediatric unit clerks.