Correlation between the post-cardiac arrest care algorithm and the nursing interventions classification (NIC)

Abstract

Objective: To correlate American Heart Association (AHA) post-cardiac arrest care algorithm to the classification system recommended by the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) and their consequent Nursing activities, both published in 2010. Method: Narrative review, using the references above mentioned as sources for data collection performed in July 2012. Results: AHA's 2010 post-cardiac arrest care algorithm analyzed and nursing classifications and activities have suggested for each of its steps. Conclusion: from the interpretation of care algorithm it is possible to suggest nursing interventions, founded on the NIC, in order to optimize Nursing care for clients with return of spontaneous circulation.