Evaluation of Pediatric Immediate Life Support Courses by the Students
Ignacio Manrique,
Custodio Calvo,
Angel Carrillo,
Valero Sebastián,
Gema Manrique,
Jesús López-Herce
Affiliations
Ignacio Manrique
Instituto Valenciano de Pediatría, 46004 Valencia, Spain
Custodio Calvo
Spanish Paediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation Group, 28029 Madrid, Spain
Angel Carrillo
Spanish Paediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation Group, 28029 Madrid, Spain
Valero Sebastián
Spanish Paediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation Group, 28029 Madrid, Spain
Gema Manrique
Servicio de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Gregorio Marañón, 28007 Madrid, Spain
Jesús López-Herce
Spanish Paediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation Group, 28029 Madrid, Spain
A retrospective analysis was performed of 1637 questionnaires among students of immediate pediatric life support (IPLS) courses. All theory and practice classes and organization and methods received an average score higher than 8.5 except for the schedule and time devoted to developing contents. All parameters evaluating instructors’ skills received a score higher than 9. Participants requested more time to practice and for course adaptation to their specific professionals needs. IPLS courses are highly valued by students. The duration of IPLS practice sessions should be increased and the course should be adapted to the specific professional needs of participants.
