SUPORTE BÁSICO DE VIDA

conhecimento dos acadêmicos de enfermagem acerca do protocolo de atendimento na parada cardiorrespiratória

Abstract

In Brazil, there are approximately 200,000 cases of cardiorespiratory arrest (CPA) annually. This sudden event is characterized by the interruption of blood circulation, ventilation, and loss of consciousness, compromising tissue oxygenation and leading to cell death due to hypoxia. In this context, basic life support (BLS) consists of the first emergency response, focusing on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Therefore, it is essential that nursing students be prepared from undergraduate level to act in CPA situations. The objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge of nursing students at the State University of Maranhão, Balsas Campus, based on the BLS protocol for CPA care. This is a descriptive and exploratory study with a quantitative approach. The sample included 36 nursing students. Data collection was performed using a structured questionnaire based on the American Heart Association (2020) guidelines and administered via Google Forms. The collected data were entered into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, and descriptive statistics were used to organize and analyze the data in tables. The results show that the majority (86.1%) of participants were female, aged between 18 and 27, of mixed race, and single. 72.2% had never participated in BLS training. Regarding BLS knowledge, 80.6% correctly identified the CPR sequence and 94.4% correctly identified the cardiac arrest links. However, only 52.8% recognized the clinical signs and made mistakes regarding the depth and location of compressions. Regarding AED use, 58.3% demonstrated lack of knowledge. Thus, it is clear that nursing students have insufficient knowledge of the BLS protocol for cardiac arrest. Although they demonstrate good performance in certain areas, they still have deficits in specific areas, which highlights the need for theoretical and practical reinforcement in their training.