Quinn T
Br J Nurs. 1998;7(18):1070-7. doi: 10.12968/bjon.1998.7.18.5584.
Cardiac arrest is the ultimate medical emergency. Without rapid action by witnesses and responding health professionals, chances of survival are remote. In this article the key evidence-based aspects of resuscitation, basic life support and early defibrillation are discussed in light of the recent publication of revised guidelines from the European Resuscitation Council. The importance of calling for skilled help at the earliest opportunity is emphasized, facilitating rapid access to emergency services (in the community) and the cardiac arrest team (in hospital). The advent of the automated external defibrillator (AED) presents additional opportunities to save lives and it is recommended that registered nurses are trained in, and authorized to use, AEDs in their professional practice.
心脏骤停是最严重的医疗紧急情况。如果目击者和做出反应的医护人员不迅速采取行动，存活的机会渺茫。鉴于欧洲复苏委员会最近发布了修订指南，本文将讨论复苏、基础生命支持和早期除颤等基于关键证据的方面。强调尽早呼叫专业救援的重要性，以促进迅速获得（社区的）紧急服务和（医院的）心脏骤停急救小组。自动体外除颤器（AED）的出现为挽救生命带来了更多机会，建议注册护士在其专业实践中接受AED培训并被授权使用AED。
