• Heart Lung · Nov 2011

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    Nursing role in monitoring during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the peri-arrest period: a review.

    • Chrysovalantis Pothitakis, Konstantinos A Ekmektzoglou, Maria Piagkou, Theodoros Karatzas, and Theodoros Xanthos.
    • Department of Anaesthesiology, 401 General Army Hospital of Athens, Greece.
    • Heart Lung. 2011 Nov 1;40(6):530-44.

    ObjectiveThe study objective was to present a comprehensive literature review on the monitoring of patients with cardiac arrest (CA) and the nursing contribution in this crucial situation. Monitoring techniques during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the peri-arrest period (just before or after CA) are included.MethodsApproaches used to access the research studies included a comprehensive search in relevant electronic databases (Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane Review, British Nursing Index) using relevant keywords (eg, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, monitoring, nurse, survival, outcome). Books and journals known to the authors were also used.ResultsThe nurse's role in patients with CA is extremely significant and if performed correctly adds great insight to treatment planning and correct management.ConclusionEarly recognition of CA and invasive (methods and equipment that require endarterial or intravenous access) and noninvasive monitoring should be prompt and appropriate for early return of spontaneous circulation and improved neurologic outcome in patients.Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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