Do Lay People in Oman Know How to Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?

Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 33, Issue 2

Abstract

Oman is undergoing significant social changes including demographics, public attitude and awareness about national issues.1 The pattern of diseases in Oman has significantly changed with coronary artery disease becoming more prevalent.2 However, there is a lack of data regarding bystander knowledge and awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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Sultan Al-Shaqsi, Ahmed Al-Risi, Ammar Al-Kashmiri

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  • EP ID EP278211
  • DOI 10.5001/omj.2018.34
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Sultan Al-Shaqsi, Ahmed Al-Risi, Ammar Al-Kashmiri (2018). Do Lay People in Oman Know How to Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?. Oman Medical Journal, 33(2), 178-179. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-278211