Management of Patients Diagnosed or Suspected With Covid-19 in Cardiorespiratory Arrest: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Objective: to map the production of knowledge about the recommendations that can be applied in managing patients diagnosed or suspected with COVID-19 in cardiorespiratory arrest. Method: a scoping review, according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (2020) guidelines. Search was performed in ten data sources, and two electronic search engines were used; from 2001 to 2020. Results: of the 547 studies found, 14 met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Most studies were published in 2020 (35.7%), and most studies were conducted in Canada (21.4%). It is observed the use of a systematized care to identify the possible means of care that should be provided to patients who suffer a cardiorespiratory arrest in hospitals, such as the monitoring of suspected cases by assessing the victim’s breathing and pulse and identifying arrhythmias and shockable rhythms quickly. Personal protective equipment must be used to protect against droplets and aerosols and respiratory etiquette. Conclusion: managing patients in cardiorespiratory arrest suspected or diagnosis with COVID-19 requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be performed in isolation areas and with the use of adequate protective equipment. There are gaps in scientific productions so that they address more clearly and instructively management when performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients suspected or diagnosed with COVID-19.

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