Teacher's Competence in First-Aid Management of Epistaxis in Schools. 2024

S Prabakaran, and K Gowthame, and D Balaji, and R B Namasivaya Navin, and S Rajasekaran, and B Sarath Balan, and V Adithya, and J Shanmugh, and S Vijayalakshmi
Department Of Otorhinolaryngology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu India.

BACKGROUND Epistaxis is commonly referred to as nosebleeds. The age range in which it most frequently manifests itself is three to eight years old. One of the primary settings for pediatric epistaxis is schools since kids can get accidental injuries while playing. The security and welfare of the pupils in school are the teacher's concerns. So, the teachers must be aware of the correct basic first-aid protocols. This study aims to assess the awareness of handling of epistaxis first aid in schools. METHODS The study participant's responses were gathered using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done and the significance of the results was assessed Results & Conclusion: The majority of participants felt confident when it came to managing epistaxis, despite the fact that they had not received any formal training and simply possessed only an average understanding of the subject, lacking detailed insights and intricacies related to its first aid treatment. This underscores the fact that they were overestimating their knowledge and expertise in this domain. Therefore, educators, who are typically the initial responders to pediatric epistaxis in schools, have a limited or inadequate understanding and familiarity with the appropriate first aid protocols. Further studies scaling larger populations and propagating awareness in institutes related to children especially through means of live demonstrations and workshops can advance first aid management during emergencies.

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