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“Pump it up!” Large-scale clinical simulation to strengthen first-responder skills in family doctors.

ThursdayJuly 2nd9:15 - 10:15253

Elena KLUSOVA

Across Europe, family doctors often act as the first responders in the chain of survival—whether in clinics, during home visits, in public spaces, schools, rural areas or even on board aircraft. Yet recent European educational reviews show that 40–60% of family physicians feel insufficiently prepared to manage cardiac arrest, especially when more than 12–24 months have passed since their last BLS/CPR training. This workshop supports the mission of our responsibility to provide competent emergency care in every community through a large-scale simulation model specifically designed for family doctors.• Strengthen BLS skills, confidence and crisis leadership.<br> • Promote rapid, structured reasoning in cardiac arrest and other emergencies.<br> • Encourage effective teamwork and clear role allocation under pressure.Method: A high-fidelity live simulation will be delivered for 250–350 participants using advanced audiovisual projection and rotating volunteer teams. The scenario will be broadcast in real time on a large screen, with participants interacting via the Mentimeter app to analyse decisions, vote on key actions and engage in mass participation with the educational depth. Schedule:<br> • 5 min – Introduction: brief evidence-based CPR updates and key implications for primary care.<br> • 13 min – “Pump It Up!” live scenario (basic life support): early recognition, activation of resources, high-quality compressions, AED use and leadership.<br> • 13 min – Structured debrief (BLS case): practical tools, behavioral mnemonics (“Call – Ventilate – Compress”) and strategies for use in daily practice • 13 min – Clinical simulation (intermediate life support case): focused scenario addressing airway support, rhythm recognition, medication management and coordinated team actions.<br> • 13 min – Detailed debrief: reflection on performance, clinical reasoning and key actions applicable to real-world emergencies.<br> • 3 min – Take-home tips and closing remarks.Participants will gain more reliable BLS/CPR performance, improved decision-making under pressure, greater readiness to act and easy-to-apply tools in PC.Every delegate at WONCA carries the responsibility—and the privilege—of being able to respond effectively to basic emergencies, regardless of setting. “Pump It Up!” offers a fresh, memorable pathway to that goal, helping family doctors proudly uphold their name and reputation.