Autoconfianza, conocimiento y habilidades de los practicantes de enfermería con respecto a la reanimación cardiopulmonar

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Introduction: Cardiopulmonary arrest is a critical health condition, with survival rate linked to the speed with which cardiopulmonary resuscitation is performed. Objective: To evaluate self-confidence, knowledge and ability about cardiopulmonary resuscitation of nursing interns. Materials and Methods: Descriptive and quantitative study, conducted from April to July 2018, at a Public University of Northeast Brazil, with 80 nursing interns. Knowledge test, self-confidence scale in emergency situation and practical assessment of skills with dummy were applied. Kruskal-Wallis and Pearson's Chi-square tests were used. Results: Inmates had low self-confidence averages in emergency situations. Theoretical questions about place to check the victim's pulse and positioning were more correct among inmates. Major deficits in knowledge were on compression onset (p =0,245) and number of compressions / breaths (p=0,034). In skills, the deficits were in the positioning of the rescuer's hands and arms (p=0,058), trunk movement (p=0,062) and correct depth of compressions (p=0,086). Discussion: There is a need for periodic training and continuing education to enable future nurses to provide prompt, safe and effective care. Conclusion: Weaknesses in knowledge and skill were highlighted, which highlights the relevance of new methodologies to intensify and ensure the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process. How to cite this article: Brandão, Maria Girlane Sousa Albuquerque; Fontenele, Natália Ângela Oliveira; Ximenes, Maria Aline Moreira; Lima, Magda Milleyde de Sousa; Neto, Nelson Miguel Galindo; Araújo, Thiago Moura; Barros, Lívia Moreira. Autoconfiança, conhecimento e habilidade acerca da ressuscitação cardiopulmonar de internos de enfermagem. Revista Cuidarte. 2020; 11(2): e982. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.982

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