Video-based e-learning as an alternative for instructors in teaching basic life support to school children: a randomized control trial

The importance of early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during an out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) cannot be emphasized enough and has a major impact on survival. Unfortunately, CPR education in schools is often inadequate or non-existing due to lack of educators and financial resources. The introduction of e-learning could facilitate education as no instructor is needed. The aim of present study is to compare e-course selfteaching (intervention group) with a traditional instructor-led course (control group).