Experts point to guidelines for resuscitation of the injured

Posted on 01/24/2022 18:33

With the significant increase in COVID-19 cases caused by the high transmissibility of the omicron variable, health entities specializing in cardiology, pediatrics, and anesthesiology have published new guidelines for performing resuscitation maneuvers for patients with the disease. The document, which was published on Monday (24/1) in the American magazine RotationIt reinforces the need for professionals to use personal protective equipment (PPE) before helping an injured person, as well as ensuring that those infected “receive the best possible resuscitation efforts.”

According to the experts, “survival rates for cardiac arrest have decreased significantly during the Covid-19 epidemic” and “out-of-hospital survival in 2020 has also decreased, both in the regions/timeframes that were present and, if not, High rates of infection with the Covid virus.

They state that the reasons for this decline are “unclear” and appear to be “complex”, and therefore, professionals should be more careful when using the technique. Surviving cardiac arrest depends on starting CPR (resuscitation maneuver) early, including chest compressions, as soon as safely possible. Patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 virus You should receive the best possible resuscitation effort.”

Text 2022 Interim Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals for Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support in Adults, Children, and Newborns with Suspected or Confirmed MERS-CoV It is signed by the American Heart Association and collaborating organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Society for Respiratory Care, the Society of Critical Anesthesiologists, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The entities claim that the guidelines are a response to reports regarding the progress of the pandemic in the world.

“Based on cutting-edge epidemiological reporting and emerging science, the voluntary committee of more than 40 global resuscitation experts has released new guidelines for resuscitation of patients suspected or confirmed of COVID-19,” said Comilla Sasson, Vice President for Science and Innovation. For Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the American Heart Association.

Personal protective equipment: The new wave requires equipment for doctors and nurses

Another direction of the document refers to the safety of health professionals. Entities are appealing to medical institutions so that high-quality PPE is constantly provided to rescuers.

“At this time, all healthcare professionals should follow appropriate precautions and should have access to personal protective equipment in all clinical settings, regardless of the potential for resuscitation events,” the text says. “Healthcare organizations should continue to ensure that appropriate PPE is provided as available, ensure training in the appropriate application and use of PPE, promote the effective use of PPE, and establish systems for healthcare workers to have immediate access to appropriate PPE when they are Emergency care is essential,” the directive details.

The warning about the use of safety equipment is for the professionals themselves. Guidance asks doctors and nursesWear a respirator (type N95 or PFF2 face mask) along with other personal protective equipment, such as an apron, gloves and even eye protection, to resuscitate infected or suspected COVID-19 patients.”

“Health care workers are critical to the health of communities around the world, particularly during an epidemic, and must be protected while health care measures are implemented, including resuscitation,” said Diane Atkins, Head of Volunteers. American Heart Association’s Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee, pediatric cardiologist and lead author of the new interim guidelines.