Cardiac arrest

CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES and STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR CARDIAC ARREST IN INPATIENT CARDIAC SURGERY PATIENTS POLICY and PROCEDURE FOR MANAGEMENT OF CARDIAC ARREST PATIENTS POST-CARDIAC SURGERY PURPOSE: To provide guidelines for staff caring for Inpatient Cardiac Surgery population requiring advanced life support during cardiac arrest events. SCOPE: All nursing personnel who have been oriented to and/or care for Cardiac Surgery population. All attending Cardiothoracic Surgery Physicians

Cardiac Arrest and The Effects of Epinephrine in Pre-hospital Setting Sudden cardiac arrest is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. When this occurs the blood flow stops to the brain and vital organs. Sudden cardiac arrest is not the same as a heart attack or myocardial infarction. A heart attack is when the blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. Without early intervention on average 360,000 people out of the hospital succumb to cardiac arrest. “ Cardiac arrest

Cardiac arrest is a huge problem for the American public. According to the American heart association cardiac arrest kills around 200,000 to 300,000 people each year. There are numerous studies on ways to increase the survival rates and overall outcomes of these patients. Therapeutic hypothermia is one of the new and upcoming studies for post cardiac arrest care. It is used in various EMS agencies worldwide. It has shown significant improvements in patient’s outcome and reduced neurological deficits

All patients’ post-cardiac arrest has risks associated ICU level of care such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pneumonia, debilitation, PE, depression, and so on. Post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS) is a unique condition that is associated with CA. It is an umbellar term for the major complications for complications that are directly associated with CA, which include brain injury, cardiac dysfunction, and systemic inflammatory response (SIRS). Ischemia related injuries are the pathogenesis

Introduction Hypothermia protocol for the post cardiac arrest patient has been an evidence based practice of this therapy for about a decade now. This intervention, often used in the critical care setting, is now expanding to primary emergency responders as well. This paper will present some of the notable research that has been done on therapeutic hypothermia, and current use of this intervention. Control studies, animal studies, and case studies have been published related to these medical

The American Heart Association (2011) states that, "Therapeutic hypothermia is the only intervention demonstrated to improve neurologic recovery after cardiac arrest" (Pp 77). Recommendations range between 32 and 36 degrees centigrade for 12 to 36 hours. Cooling may be achieved through either introduction of cooled, isotonic, non-glucose-containing fluid, or surface cooling interventions like ice packs or

for Cardiac Arrest Introduction Survivors of cardiac arrest often suffer from neurological damage when oxygen to the brain is depleted. This ischemia to the brain can cause lesions or damaged areas; which can effect any part of the body that is controlled by that portion of the brain. Decreasing the body temperature of a patient has shown to be effective in decreasing the amount of damage to the brain. Therapeutic hypothermia may be a reasonable treatment for patients following cardiac arrest due

Sudden cardiac arrest What is cardiac arrest? Sudden Cardiac arrest is when the heart's electrical system starts malfunctioning and beats in a useless rhythm causing the victim to become unconscious and to stop breathing almost immediately. Sudden Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing around 325,000 people a year. It is also estimated that around 95 percent of victims die before being able to receive help. Signs / symptoms The symptoms of cardiac arrest are suddenly

Cardiac arrest management is an ever evolving system, based on expanding science and technology that allows for the lay rescuer, or the seasoned paramedic to try and bring back someone whose heart has stopped. This paper will explore the history and general practices of Advanced Cardiac Life Support – or ACLS – as well as basic techniques, and how it has helped to improve survival rates in sudden arrest victims, as well as if there are better ways to tackle issues involving the correct or incorrect

Cardiac Arrest – The Side Effects of Saving Lives Antje Dangel University of South Florida Cardiac Arrest – Drugs Administered during Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Associated Complications In 2014, heart disease remains the leading cause of death while cardiac arrest is one of the most devastating conditions patients and their families have to face. Despite all efforts to elucidate management of cardiac arrest and implementation of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) survival rates