Table 2

Basic life support skills: five months after intervention; results are number (%)

Basic life support variablesIntervention (n=534)Control (n=581)p Value <0.0005
Assessment of danger191 (36)16 (3)+
Assessment of responsiveness312 (58)68 (12)+
Call for help loudly140 (26)54 (9)+
Assessment of airway 90 (17)20 (3)+
Assessment of breathing 80 (15) 9 (2)+
Assessment of circulation/10 sec 35 (7) 8 (1)+