Slaugytojų nuomonė apie pacientų, kuriems taikoma EKMO sistema, gyvybinių veiklų pokyčius

Abstract

The application of the EKMO system is a relatively new way to save the lives of patients with heart failure. These patients require very special care, attention and diligence. In the study the opinion expressed by nurses about the changes in life activities of patients with heart failure who are covered by the EKMO system, we believe, will be important both for nurses working with the EKMO system and nurses not working with this system. The aim of the research is: to reveal nurses’ opinion about the changes in life activities of patients g of patients with heart failure covered by the EKMO system. A gualitative study using the structured interview method was performed in the Resuscitation and Intensive Care unit of X Clinics, Department II. The study has been conducted on November of 2020. The nurses who participated in the study said that in patients connected to the ECMO, the following vital activities occur most: respiration, personal hygiene, eating and drinking,movement, defecation and urination. The needs of respiration (cannula care, blood flow monitoring), personal hygiene and movement vital activities require the most attention of nurses. Nurses working with patients connected to the EKMO system said that while this system complicates the organization of the nursing process, it is a much-needed and effective system for saving a patient’s life.