Competencias de enfermería en reanimación cardiopulmonar basado en Virginia Henderson

Abstract

Cardiorespiratory arrest is the clinical phenomenon that occurs abruptly and abruptly, limiting circulatory and respiratory activities (1), worldwide it is one of the most relevant health problems, since it represents approximately 15% to 20% of deaths (2). Although he estimates that the results of cardiopulmonary resuscitation have improved, survival is still low; since, being a set of procedures carried out sequentially; both health professionals and the general population must be trained in its application. The existence of protocols and guidelines on the management of patients with cardiorespiratory arrest helps the constant training of health personnel, which is why the role of the nursing professional has great weight since they must have skills and abilities; allows you to act in a timely manner using the set of life support techniques; in order to reduce mortality allowing to establish the survival of the patient.