Community-based training in Basic Life Support for laypersons in Primary Care: an account of an experience
Community-based training in Basic Life Support for laypersons in Primary Care: an account of an experience
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i2.2025.1788Keywords:
Basic Life Support; Health Education; Primary Health Care.Abstract
Community-based training in Basic Life Support (BLS) represents an essential strategy for expanding the immediate response to emergencies within the Primary Health Care setting. This study describes an educational activity aimed at laypeople, with the objective of strengthening their knowledge about recognizing cardiac arrest, early activation of emergency services, and performing basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers. The activity was developed in a community setting, using active methodologies, practical demonstrations, and direct participation of residents. The topics covered included scene safety assessment, responsiveness verification, requesting help, high-quality chest compressions, and the use of an automated external defibrillator when available. After the intervention, participants demonstrated a greater understanding of the importance of immediate care and their ability to act in critical situations until professional support arrived. The initiative reinforces the role of Primary Health Care as a promoter of health education and demonstrated potential to increase community autonomy, reduce emergency response time, and contribute to better outcomes in cases of cardiac arrest. Training laypersons in Basic Life Support (BLS) should be encouraged as an ongoing component of community health initiatives.
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