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Index de Enfermería
On-line version ISSN 1699-5988Print version ISSN 1132-1296
Abstract
GONZALEZ REQUEJO, Javier et al. Surgical Nurse on Malignant Hyperthermia. Are we prepared?. Index Enferm [online]. 2020, vol.29, n.1-2, pp.28-32. Epub Oct 19, 2020. ISSN 1699-5988.
Main objective:
Assessing knowledge levels of the surgical nurses regarding Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) and its management.
Methodology:
Cross-sectional descriptive study among 169 surgical nurses.
Main results:
The total score of the questionnaires reached an average of 4.8 (± 2.18) points out of 10 total. Having an standart operating procedute for the assistance of MH episodes was significantly related to adequate knowledge.
Main conclusion:
Surgical nurses have inadequate levels on managing MH and delivering inmediate care. It is necessary to provide specific trainning on MH for surgical nurses to prepare them to safely assist patients suffering MH crisis.
Keywords : Malignant hyperthermia; Perioperative nursing; Evidence-based nursing.
