Lifesaving Skills: What Lebanese Medical Students and Junior Doctors Know and Do

Sudden cardiac arrest can be a real surprise, leaving people scrambling to help. But do medical students and junior doctors in Lebanon have the right moves? Basic life support, or BLS, is about quickly spotting this emergency, calling for backup, and jumping into cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and rapid defibrillation. Let's dive into what these future medical heroes know and how they put it into practice. BLS is like a dance with three tough steps: recognizing the arrest, calling for help, and starting CPR. Medical students and junior doctors should be pros at this dance, right?But life's not always so straightforward. What if they freeze up or forget a move? Training can make a big difference. Those who've had more lessons are usually better at the BLS dance. And what about attitude? Believing you can save a life makes a world of difference. Some students and junior doctors might think they can't make a difference, or worry about making mistakes. That's why it's crucial to build their confidence and show them that every second counts. It's not just about knowing the steps, but also believing in your ability to perform them. That's what can turn a medical student into a lifesaver.