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Equipment used in the reception and emergency department
- Policy for dealing with patients with defibrillators
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The policy:
Training nursing staff on the use of the defibrillator, which is a key element in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in emergency departments.
The tools used:
- Gel
- Emergency cart, always equipped and ready for use
- Anesthetic, as per the doctor's instructions
steps:
Ensure all tools are prepared and verify the charge of the defibrillator.
In case of cardiac arrest:
- Ensure the environment is safe for all surrounding individuals and the patient (no water present, and avoid contact with the bed while discharging the shock).
- Apply gel to the patient's chest in the area where the shock will be discharged to prevent burns.
- Follow the doctor's instructions regarding the discharge of the shock, confirming loudly that it will begin, and monitor the monitor for any changes.
Conscious patient:
- Admit the patient to the emergency department and reassure them.
- Connect the patient to the monitor and measure vital signs regularly to track their condition moment by moment, while also monitoring the patient's level of consciousness.
- Follow the doctor's instructions regarding charging the device as per their guidance.
- Administer oxygen to the patient as per the doctor's instructions after delivering the shock.
- Observe the level of consciousness after delivering the shock.
- Perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) for the patient after the shock.
