Conhecimento dos enfermeiros da urgência e emergência em relação ao eletrocardiograma

Abstract

Introduction: The electrocardiogram is the gold standard test for identifying cardiac issues and is widely used in emergency units. Objectives: To understand the comprehension of nurses in performing electrocardiograms in an emergency unit. Methodology: This is an exploratory and descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The study was conducted at the emergency unit of a hospital in the southern region of Brazil. The participants were clinical nurses and trainees working in the unit during the data collection period from July to August 2023. The Discourse of the Collective Subject was used for data analysis and presentation. Results: The understanding of nurses in identifying and interpreting a normal ECG and more evident alterations was noteworthy. Conclusion: This research is expected to contribute to further studies in the field and fill the identified gap. It provided an in-depth understanding of nurses' comprehension in performing and interpreting electrocardiograms, highlighting the importance of enhancing the clinical reasoning of nurses in emergency units.