Abilities of nurses in therapeutic use of alteplase in emergency care unit

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate the abilities of nurses in the therapeutic use of Alteplase, as fibrinolytic therapy, in patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction. Method: The research was carried out by means of a transversal, quantitative descriptive study, carried out by means of a questionnaire as a collection instrument, containing 10 multiple choice questions elaborated by the author. The sample consisted of 24 nurses. The data collection was carried out in July 2019, with CAAE No. 13159219.7.0000.5493. The data were analyzed and treated through descriptive analysis. Result: The results showed that the research participants have skills for the handling and applicability of fibrinolytic therapy, Alteplase, in patients affected by acute myocardial infarction. Conclusion: The results show that the nurses have skills in the handling, administration and applicability of Alteplase, as well as in the evaluation of the symptoms and contraindications of the drug in patients affected by Acute Myocardial Infarction. However, it was identified a percentage that present difficulties in performing all activities. Therefore, the study will contribute in the elaboration of protocols to the professionals of the health area involved in a direct or indirect way to the care of patients who need this pharmacological intervention as treatment.