Sudden death in paediatrics as a traumatic experience for critical care nurses

Lima, Lígia; Gonçalves, Sandra; Pinto, Cândida

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Lima, Lígia

Gonçalves, Sandra

Pinto, Cândida

Abstract(s)

Research shows that nurses working in critical care units and in particular, paediatric units, are at risk of developing symptoms of secondary traumatic stress (STS). However, little attention has been given to this phenomenon when associated with situations of sudden death in paediatrics.