2010
DOI: 10.5172/conu.2010.35.1.088
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Nurses’ role in the early defibrillation of cardiac patients: Implications for nursing in Hong Kong

Abstract: The time taken to initiate early defibrillation is crucial to improve survival, prevent neurological deficit and improve the quality of life of patients suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. Despite the extension of training and the authorization of nurses to perform early defibrillation (advocated by the American Heart Association), such practice has not been widely adopted in hospitals. Inadequate knowledge, lack of skill retention, insufficient organizational support and the passive culture of nurses are ba… Show more

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