The role of lay rescuers in case of cardiopulmonary arrest in an extra-hospital environment

Abstract

The aim was to analyze the evidence on the role of laypersons in cases of out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest. This is an integrative literature review, with a critical and retrospective characteristic, with complete primary data sources, published between 2015 and 2020, in the following databases: MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF, SciELO and Google Scholar. The publications included in the study were 07 articles. The results found showed that the training of lay people can be done through a balance between self-learning and teaching given by instructors with practical classes. If there is no instructor-led course or training, so-called self-directed training is an accepted recommendation for lay rescuers, video classes can further drive learning. With more people trained, there is a greater chance that one of them will witness an out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest case and perform quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation. When analyzing the layperson's performance in cases of out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest, this action, when performed in accordance with international protocols, will provide early assistance to the victim and increase the survival rate, thus serving as a foundation for the assistance of the medical service of emergency when you get to the scene.