1. What data in particular will be shared?
   Response - All of the individual participant data collected during the trial, after de-identification.
   


2. What additional supporting information will be shared?
   Response -  Study Protocol
   Response -  Statistical Analysis Plan
   Response - Informed Consent Form
   Response - Clinical Study Report
   
   
3. Who will be able to view these files?
   Response - Anyone
   


4. For what types of analyses will this data be available?
   Response - To achieve aims in the approved proposal.
   


5. By what mechanism will data be made available?
   Response - Proposals should be directed to [taru_ruchi@yahoo.co.in].
   


6. For how long will this data be available start date provided 23-01-2026 and end date provided 23-01-2030?
   Response - Immediately following publication. No end date.
   


7. Any URL or additional information regarding plan/policy for sharing IPD? 
   Additional Information - NIL

Cardiac arrest is a significant cause of death and has emerged as a major public health issue across the globe. The mortality in sudden cardiac arrest in India is approximately 4280/100,000 in contrast to 60–151/100,000 inhabitants in the United States. It also accounts for more than 60% of all cardiac deaths. Every minute’s delay in resuscitation of the cardiac arrest victim reduces the chance of survival by 7%–10%. However, if CPR is performed immediately by someone nearby, the chance of survival of victims can double or triple.¹

Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BCLS) course trains participants to promptly recognize life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)². Adequate knowledge and awareness about Cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) must be mandatory for the healthcare workers which will in turn lead to huge impact on patient’s survival.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial medical technique that is performed manually to preserve intact brain function. Early initiation of CPR manoeuvres and activation of the chain of survival are key factors in the prognosis of patients with cardiorespiratory arrest (CRA). Inadequacy in any step of CPR due to a lack of knowledge or skill is associated with a poor return of spontaneous circulation and a decreased survival rate.³

Paramedical staff/ paramedics encompasses nurses, therapists, technicians, and other ancillary personnel involved in medical care but is frequently applied specifically to highly trained persons who share with physicians the direct responsibility for patient care.⁴ To our knowledge, there is currently limited research on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) regarding CPR among paramedical staff in north India. To gain a better understanding of the latest status of paramedics about the knowledge of CPR we plan to conduct an online survey in tertiary care centres.

In the present study, we will conduct an online survey with the objective to analyse the level of KAP regarding CPR among paramedical staff working at tertiary care centres. This information will provide a useful reference for planning timely training sessions. Also, it may provide baseline information for other researchers and health professional who are interested in same area.