Table 2.
Training and experience in BLS
| Question | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Do you routinely enquire about previous history of known allergies or medication? | |
| Yes | 322 (78.3) |
| No | 44 (10.7) |
| Sometimes | 42 (10.2) |
| Do you record vital signs prior to the treatment? | |
| Yes | 152 (37) |
| No | 37 (9) |
| Only if the medical history is suggestive of an underlying condition | 216 (52.6) |
| What emergency have you faced in your clinical practice? | |
| Syncope | 118 (28.7) |
| Seizures | 32 (7.8) |
| Bronchospasm | 32 (7.8) |
| Other emergencies | 76 (18.5) |
| None | 145 (35.3) |
| Have you attended workshops on medical emergencies previously? | |
| Yes | 180 (43.8) |
| No | 225 (54.7) |