Research Article
Assessment on CPR Knowledge and AED Availability in Saudi Malls by Security Personnel: Public Safety Perspective
Table 2
Descriptive results of participant’s answers on the knowledge of adult CPR and AED.
| Item | Question | Item participants answers | Correct | Wrong | Frequency (%) | Frequency (%) |
| 1 | The EMS number in Saudi Arabia is? (TB) | 95 (45.9) | 112 (54.1) | (A) 996 | (B) 997 |
| 2 | The adult compression-ventilation ratio for 1 or 2 rescuers is? (TB) | 19 (9.2) | 188 (90.8) | (A) 15 : 2 | (B) 30 : 2 |
| 3 | The adult compression rate is? (TB) | 15 (7.2) | 192 (92.8) | (A) 80–100/min | (B) 100–120/min |
| 4 | The adult compression depth is? (TA) | 32 (15.5) | 175 (84.5) | (A) At least 2 inches (5 cm) | (B) Less than 2 inches (5 cm) |
| 5 | The hand placement in adult CPR is? (TA) | 50 (24.2) | 157 (75.8) | (A) Two hands on the lower half of the breastbone (sternum) | (B) Two hands on the middle of the breastbone (sternum) |
| 6 | When the AED device arrives, what should you do next? (TB) | 16 (7.7) | 191 (92.3) | (A) Attach pads, power on, analyze and follow AED prompts | (B) Power on, attach pads, analyze and follow AED prompts |
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EMS = Emergency Medical Services; TA = true choice A; TB = true choice B; CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation; AED = automated external defibrillator.
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