THE IMPORTANCE OF NURSE TRIAGE FOR PATIENTS WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION (AMI) IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594702430075

• Palavras-chave: 1. Nursing; 2. Acute Myocardial Infarction; 3. Triage

• Keywords: 1. Nursing; 2. Acute Myocardial Infarction; 3. Triage

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Triage performed by nurses in the Emergency Department plays a crucial role in the early recognition and appropriate management of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). AMI is a medical emergency that requires rapid and effective intervention to minimize damage to the heart muscle and reduce associated morbidity and mortality. In this context, the role of nurses in triage is essential to quickly identify patients with suspected AMI, prioritizing their care and expediting the initiation of treatment. Goal: To analyze, based on the scientific literature, the importance of triage performed by nurses in the emergency sector for the adequate management of patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), aiming at reducing the time of care and increasing survival. Methodology: This is a descriptive bibliographic review research, constructed from materials published between 2019 and 2024. To select the texts, an online search of Latin American Literature was carried out in the SciELO, PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar databases. Ten publications that met the theme of the study, published in full, with full texts available, in Portuguese were considered. The keywords investigated were: Nursing; Triage and Acute Myocardial Infarction. Results: Triage performed by nurses in the initial care of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in the emergency department plays a fundamental role in early identification and prioritization of care, contributing significantly to the quality of health care. Final considerations: The importance of triage performed by nurses in the treatment of patients with AMI goes beyond the early identification of the condition. It also contributes to the optimization of available resources, the reduction of waiting times and the prevention of complications. In addition, triage performed by nurses can contribute to the efficiency of the health system as a whole, ensuring faster and more effective care for all patients.