Cardiac arrest

you have a higher chance of cardiac arrest or a heart attack.” Well let's pause there… What is cardiac arrest? “According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating, resulting in no blood flow to the brain and other vital organs.” .This occurs instantly leading to unexpected death. People tend to confuse a heart attack and cardiac arrest with one another (pause)... a heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest, but they are completely different

exactly what a DNR is. They know that this means once a person experiences a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, they are not to be resuscitated. In a policy from IU Health North Hospital (2016), the following treatments are to be withheld in the case of a respiratory and/or cardiac arrest when the patient has a signed DNR: chest compressions, start of ventilation support, endotracheal intubation, electrical countershock, cardiac pacing externally, and/or bolus administration containing antiarrhythmic

Cardiac Dysrhythmias: Ventricular Fibrillation According to Brunner et al., the most common dysrhythmia in patients with cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation, which is rapid, disorganized ventricular rhythm that causes ineffective quivering of the ventricles. No atrial activity is seen on the ECG. The following characteristics that constitute ventricular fibrillation are, ventricular rate is greater than 300 beats per minute. Ventricular rhythm is extremely irregular and without a specific

associated with the use of ELS for cardiac arrest, however, it is without a doubt that it is very costly mainly due to the fact that ELS is a highly technique-dependent invasive procedure and there are several risks associated. Further research is needed in the area of cost effectiveness. Again, despite the methodological issues and the above discussed concerns, the study provides evidence that it is feasible to implement ELS as a rescue strategy for refractory cardiac arrest in the

those effects but also the basics of CPR, different types and process that is thought to save a person’s life. CPR is used in an emergency where the heart has stopped working properly. It can be due to blocked blood passageways, heart attack, or cardiac arrest. Once an emergency begins everyone in the immediate area is considered a bystander. As a bystander, rapid response is needed to save a life. It is normal for people to hesitate or doubt they can help but even the smallest thing can make a big

Resuscitation has become a critical method for promoting life of victims of breathing or heart problems. Usually, the use of CPR alone has a limited possibility of restarting the heart (ACEP, Emergencycareforyou.org). Therefore, it mainly works to restore partial flow of oxygenated blood to the heart and the brain. The overriding objective is to delay tissue death, thereby extending the brief window of opportunity to enable successful resuscitation without incurring permanent brain damage. The process

Professional knowledge is to understand and apply key concepts and knowledge underpinning paramedic practice, understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment, use information and communication technology and to use your knowledge and understanding and skills provided (Paramedics Australasia (2011), p.11). It is significant that you understand physical, behavioural and clinical science concepts and theories to enable effective care and determinants of health and factors

Automated external defibrillator (AED) is a small computerized device used to analyze heart rhythms and provide an electric shock, if needed, to restore the normal electrical activity of patients’ heart. When a patient is suspected of having a sudden cardiac arrest CPR is performed until an AED device is available. If the device is available, when turning the machine on the voice of the device will guide the first responder through the process. There are adhesive pads with electrodes sensors that are required

Emergency Preservation and Resuscitation Trauma, or unintentional (accidental) injuries, is the leading cause of death in individuals in the age groups 1-44 and is the fifth leading cause of mortality in the United states (Heron,2010). The major cause of preventable deaths from these traumas was caused by uncontrollable hemorrhaging (Alam, 2009). If doctors had more time to evaluate and repair the damage, they could prevent deaths caused by uncontrolled hemorrhaging. A new clinical trial using induced

impact of cardiac arrest and ICD implantation on a patient’s intimate partner. What little is known about caregiving responsibilities and caregiver burden after a cardiac illness or event has previously been focused on the spousal experiences following an acute myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (Dougherty & Thompson, 2009). The researchers in this article chose to study the physical and mental health effects of the intimate partners of persons after sudden cardiac