Letter to Editor

Enhancing Basic Life Support Competency in Urology Departments: Implications of Hospital-Wide Knowledge Gaps

Volume: 8 Number: 2 August 10, 2026
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Enhancing Basic Life Support Competency in Urology Departments: Implications of Hospital-Wide Knowledge Gaps

Abstract

Basic Life Support (BLS) competency is essential for ensuring patient safety during in-hospital emergencies. In surgical specialties such as urology, perioperative cardiac arrest and sudden clinical deterioration may occur unexpectedly, requiring rapid and coordinated responses from all personnel present. Variations in BLS knowledge and preparedness among different occupational groups may lead to critical delays, even in settings with experienced clinical staff. This letter highlights the importance of hospital-wide, multidisciplinary BLS training that includes both clinical and non-clinical personnel. Emphasis is placed on the role of updated guidelines, infection control measures, and simulation-based interdisciplinary education in improving emergency response and patient outcomes in urology departments.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Intensive Care

Journal Section

Letter to Editor

Publication Date

August 10, 2026

Submission Date

January 5, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 8, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Arslan, E. (2026). Enhancing Basic Life Support Competency in Urology Departments: Implications of Hospital-Wide Knowledge Gaps. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care, 8(2), 111-112. https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1856691
AMA
1.Arslan E. Enhancing Basic Life Support Competency in Urology Departments: Implications of Hospital-Wide Knowledge Gaps. Eurasian j Crit Care. 2026;8(2):111-112. doi:10.55994/ejcc.1856691
Chicago
Arslan, Erkan. 2026. “Enhancing Basic Life Support Competency in Urology Departments: Implications of Hospital-Wide Knowledge Gaps”. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care 8 (2): 111-12. https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1856691.
EndNote
Arslan E (August 1, 2026) Enhancing Basic Life Support Competency in Urology Departments: Implications of Hospital-Wide Knowledge Gaps. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care 8 2 111–112.
IEEE
[1]E. Arslan, “Enhancing Basic Life Support Competency in Urology Departments: Implications of Hospital-Wide Knowledge Gaps”, Eurasian j Crit Care, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 111–112, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.55994/ejcc.1856691.
ISNAD
Arslan, Erkan. “Enhancing Basic Life Support Competency in Urology Departments: Implications of Hospital-Wide Knowledge Gaps”. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care 8/2 (August 1, 2026): 111-112. https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1856691.
JAMA
1.Arslan E. Enhancing Basic Life Support Competency in Urology Departments: Implications of Hospital-Wide Knowledge Gaps. Eurasian j Crit Care. 2026;8:111–112.
MLA
Arslan, Erkan. “Enhancing Basic Life Support Competency in Urology Departments: Implications of Hospital-Wide Knowledge Gaps”. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care, vol. 8, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 111-2, doi:10.55994/ejcc.1856691.
Vancouver
1.Erkan Arslan. Enhancing Basic Life Support Competency in Urology Departments: Implications of Hospital-Wide Knowledge Gaps. Eurasian j Crit Care. 2026 Aug. 1;8(2):111-2. doi:10.55994/ejcc.1856691