Advanced cardiac life support : a guide for nurses

* An evidence-based approach to emergency care based on the latest Resuscitation guidelines * A succinct yet comprehensive guide to the management of cardiac arrest * Written by an experienced resuscitation training offer who is also a qualified nurse and former CCU Charge Nurse.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jevon, Philip (Author), Pooni, J. S. [ (Jagtar Singh)] (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell , c2010
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Resuscitation service : an overview
  • 2. Resuscitation equipment
  • 3. Recognition and treatment of the critically ill patient
  • 4. Principles of cardiac monitoring and ECG recognition
  • 5. Bystander basic life support
  • 6. Airway management and ventilation
  • 7. Defibrillation and electrical cardioversion
  • 8. Advanced life support
  • 9. Resuscitation in special situations
  • 10. Anaphylaxis
  • 11. Acute coronary syndromes
  • 12. Management of peri-arrest arrhythmias
  • 13. Post-resuscitation care
  • 14. Bereavement
  • 15. Ethical issues in resuscitation
  • 16. Resuscitation records
  • 17. Resuscitation training