MEDICAL STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

Basic life support (BLS) is a form of medical treatment offered to people who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses or injuries before they can obtain full medical attention at a hospital. It can be provided by both skilled medical professionals and qualified civilians, such as emergency medical technicians. This survey was carried out among a variety of medical and dental students. A pre-made questionnaire was given out. They were asked basic questions about basic life support, such as what it is if they have attended any seminars on the subject if they have supported others in this process, and so on. SPSS Ver. 23.0 was used to analyze all the results. The study enlisted the participation of 130 medical and dental students. Many of the students were in their fourth and final years. There were 80 males and 50 females in the study. The average age was 23.12±2.22. Out of 130 students, 51 had a comprehensive knowledge of basic life support, 43 had some knowledge, and the remaining had no knowledge. Out of the 51 people with extensive knowledge, 16 had assisted a senior in this procedure while on duty, and 7 had attended a workshop on the subject