Nursing & Health Survival Guide: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Nina Godson, University of Coventry
Kelly Ryan, University of Coventry
Title Nursing & Health Survival Guide: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Edition 1st
ISBN 9780273744023
ISBN 10 027374402X
Published 31/01/2012
Published by Pearson United Kingdom
Pages 50
Format Paperback
In stock
 
Total Price $29.95 Add to Cart
Description

Do you need guidance and information on CPR? Do you need to understand the procedures and guidelines that govern the use of CPR? If you do, this pocket-sized reference guide provides you with all the information you need to conduct CPR safely and successfully.

 

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Table of contents

Introduction
Cardiovascular System- Anatomy and Physiology
Basic life support (out of hospital)
AED Algorithm
Adult basic life support algorithm
In Hospital Resuscitation
In -Hospital Resuscitation Algorithm
Adult Advanced Life Support Algorithm
Do not attempt resuscitation
Infection control/Handwashing
Scenario 1- patient breathing/top to toe assessment
Chocking adult treatment
Scenario 2- dealing with more than one casualty
Airway Obstruction Algorithm
Airway Obstruction
Recovery Position
Recap Quiz
Scenario 3 (patient not breathing) Community Scenario
Scenario 4 (Patient shows no sign of life)
Crash trolley
Airway equipment
Answers to Recap quiz
Scenario 3 Answers
Scenario 4 Answers
References
Useful websites

Features & benefits

All you need to know on:

  • Latest guidelines on CPR and DNAR
  • Patient assessment
  • Airway obstruction
  • Casualty scenarios
  • And much more…