Literature Review: Management of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Cardiac Arrest Covid-19 Patients
Dina Linda Pratiwi, Sidik Awaludin, Ridlwan Kamaluddin

Faculty Of Science
Jenderal Soedirman University

Abstract

Background: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) which is done well and correctly will increase the chance of life three times. However, there is concern that medical workers will contract acute coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or Covid-19 respiratory syndrome when performing CPR. The Aim: purpose of writing an article is to provide information based on clinical evidence related to the CPR strategy recommended during the Covid-19 pandemic in order to minimize transmission of infection from patients to health care workers. This systematic review was carried out in June 2020. Design: observasional study, Single-centred, and cohort retrospective. Data Sources: By searching databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and Proquest. Keywords used: "CPR", "Covid-19", "Cardiac Arrest", "Management", "Safety" and "Nurse". Result: The results showed that the Covid-19 virus transmission occurred in nurses who performed CPR using a complete PPE, through droplets or aerosols from patients who were in the air and entered through gaps that were formed accidentally by health workers when correcting positions, starting positions, wiping sweat or occurring when opening protective clothing. Changes in CPR sequence by ignoring airway assessments provide opportunities to minimize transmission. Chest compressions using assistive devices are highly recommended until the patient arrives at the hospital or can be given breathing aids. Conclusion: CPR during the Covid-19 pandemic is recommended to be carried out in pronated positions and by using the CAB method and to reduce the duration of CPR administration.

Keywords: cardio pulmonary resuscitation, covid-19, literature review

Topic: Disaster, Emergency, Intensive and Critical Care Nursing