Actuación de enfermería en pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca entre 60 y 80 años hospitalizados en el área de recuperación cardíaca.

Abstract

Heart failure is the main cause of death in our country, which is why the nursing staff must be prepared to face this type of situation. The objective is to determine the actions of nursing in patients with heart failure between 60 and 80 years hospitalized in cardiac recovery in a Hospital of Specialties of the city of Guayaquil. As an instrument, a survey and direct observation were carried out. The population consisted of 15 nursing graduates and 11 nursing assistants, obtaining the following results found that 81% correspond to the female sex and 19% to the male sex, 23% work during the night shift for 12 hours a day this staff has more than 6 years of experience in cardiac patient care. As the survey for cardiology care 8% does not have adequate control of the entry and exit of fluids and chronic cardiological care 4% does not establish a permanent and effective hemodynamic monitoring system and 15% does not identify the occurrence of secondary complications, in cardiological care for the patient in rehabilitation, 77% does not instruct the patient or the family. In the direct observation form, 8% of the staff sometimes wash their hands before performing procedures in the area. In conclusion, it is necessary to fully comply with cardiological patient care activities to avoid future complications.