Análise da aplicação de pressão cricoide: residentes em anestesiologia vs. enfermeiros assistentes de anestesia

Abstract

The anaesthetic trainee doctors were better than the nursing anaesthetic assistants in cricoid cartilage identification but both groups were equally poor in their knowledge and application of cricoid pressure.

The Knowledge of Health Professionals About the Application of Cricoid Pressure in a Low-Income Country: A Single-Center Survey Study

“…Even though the efficacy of cricoid pressure in preventing pulmonary aspiration had controversial results, 2,25 it is better to at least try to prevent aspiration with cricoid pressure in a low-income country to prevent serious postoperative sequelae and it may be of huge importance for a low-income setting where intensive care beds are very scarce.…”

“…In line with our finding some studies reported that health care professionals had poor knowledge in identifying the cricoid cartilage, the amount of cricoid pressure force required, and the correct application of cricoid pressure. 2,34,35 Most of our study participants had poor knowledge and skill regarding when cricoid pressure is released. Similarly, research conducted by Krishnan et al health professionals had inadequate knowledge when cricoid pressure is released.…”

“…Cricoid pressure is the application of pressure on the cricoid cartilage for patients who undergo surgery under general anesthesia. [1][2][3][4] Applying cricoid pressure is an essential skill of health care professionals who are working in operation theatres, especially anesthetists. 5,6 The safe practice of cricoid pressure might require good knowledge of its anatomy, technique of application, and complications.…”