Advanced cardiac life support : the practical approach
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Advanced cardiac life support : the practical approach
Chapman & Hall, c1997
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This system of care of the cardiac emergency which is taught in this volume enables the non-specialist doctor, nurse or paramedic to deal with these emergencies in a logical and systematic way, and facilitates subsequent management by other medical specialists. The reader is presented with a practical approach to care, relevant to all healthcare professionals working in the acute sector.
Revisions to the tried and tested first edition are the outcome of consultation with senior healthcare workers from five acute specialties and a professional educator. They take into account new European Resuscitation Council protocols as well as feedback from doctors, nurses and paramedics who have completed the Advanced Cardiac Life Support course. Further additions to the text include discussion of pacing, risks to rescuers and anaphylaxis.
Table of Contents
Section One: Introduction
The natural history of myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
Acid-base balance and blood gas analysis
Section Two: Life support
Basic life support
Airway control and ventilation
Access to the circulation
Cardiac monitoring and rhythm recognition
Treatment protocols
Post-resuscitation care
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - putting it all together
Section Three: Special situations
Paediatric life support
Special situations
Section Four: Practical procedures
Procedures - airway control and ventilation
Access to the circulation
Treatment protocols
Section Five: Appendices
If you don't succeed
Ethical and legal considerations in resuscitation.
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