160 CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION IN MICROGRAVITY

Abstract Introduction The increase of human space missions in microgravity conditions has led the scientific community to investigate potential effects on astronauts' bodies. There is a high incidence cardiovascular complications, with cardiac arrest being among most difficult manage. On earth, guidelines regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation are constantly updated; however, microgravity, literature subject still lacking. aim this study review available and lay foundation for further nursing developments regard. Materials Methods A was conducted by consulting Pubmed as database. research question was, "How CPR performed astronaut suffering from during flight?" As inclusion criteria, we considered all relevant studies last 10 years, using MeSH terms. Results Discussion reviewed showed that there 5 possible methods environment (Consensus 2015) : Reverse Bear Hug Method; Side-Straps Evetts-Russomano Handstand Waist Straddle Method. Mackaill et all, through simulation parabolic flight, dummy different operators, demonstrated Russomano maneuver capable sustaining circulation conferring effective manual chest compressions. Hinkelbein drafted first guideline maneuvers. results also show defibrillation ventilation appear be techniques have not yet been investigated. belief remains BLSD ALS protocols can applied same manner Earth. Schimtz an RCT included 15 volunteers placed underwater (an similar characteristics), studied 2 techniques, comparing Schimtz-Hinkelbein Method Cologne former method better depth frequency repetitions Subsequently, Forti his collaborators, highlighted application automatic mechanical compression devices generating Conclusion To date little evidence state certainty exclusively one aerospace environment. Since emergency major problem need these processes more thoroughly entrust health care professionals management, practice theory such dynamics view arrival presence space.