SEMI-AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (SAED): NURSING PROFESSIONALS AS INSTRUCTORS OF NON-HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL

Authors

  • JV. Carmona Simarro
  • MC. Casal Angulo
  • P. Roses Cueva
  • M. Romero Martín
  • V. Villar Amigó
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.7.3.36161
Keywords: AED, defibrillation, nursing, ventricular fibrillation

Abstract

The main cause of cardiac arrest in adults in out-of-hospital setting is Ventricular Fibrillation (VF). This chaotic heart rhythm represents 75-80 % of sudden cardiac deaths. The possibility of survival decreases by 10 % each minute of delay, therefore emergency action must take place almost immediately in this situation. An early defibrillation could save the life of a person with a VF, above all in the case of being witnessed. One of the most important goals in the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is incorporating defibrillation into the Basic Life Support. Semiautomatic External Defibrillators (AED) are designed to be used by people without medical backgrounds. Decree 220/2007 of November 2 of the Council of the Government of Valencia regulates the use of AED by non medical personnel. Its objective is the regulation of the use of AED by non health care personnel within the region of Valencia. Nursing professionals must take part of the training team of the use of AED by non health care personnel.

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Author Biographies

JV. Carmona Simarro

Profesor Titular Departamento de Enfermería Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera Moncada, Valencia

MC. Casal Angulo

Enfermera del Servicio de Emergencias Sanitarias (SAMU) de Valencia Profesora Asociada del Departamento de Enfermería Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera

P. Roses Cueva

Enfermera Hospital General de Castellón

M. Romero Martín

Profesor Titular Departamento de Enfermería Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera Moncada, Valencia

V. Villar Amigó

Profesor Titular del Departamento de Fisiología, Farmacología y Toxicología Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera Director de la Oficina Internacional
How to Cite
[1]
Carmona Simarro, J. et al. 2008. SEMI-AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (SAED): NURSING PROFESSIONALS AS INSTRUCTORS OF NON-HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL. Global Nursing. 7, 3 (Oct. 2008). DOI:https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.7.3.36161.
Issue
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2008): #14 - Octubre
Section
Reflexiones y Ensayos

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