Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care 2008: For Healthcare Providers

描述

Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care 2008: For Healthcare Providers
by Hazinski, Mary Fran ; Field, John M., M.d. ; Gilmore, David
0874935407 / 9780874935400
Edition 1 , 2008 , AHA

The Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers is updated and includes important new information and recommendations, remaining consistent with the 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
Features

Quick, reference format in convenient size
Convenient spiral spine allows for book to lay flat, for easy reading while administering ECC or CPR
Inclusive of all areas of cardiovascular care and life support — ACLS, ACLS–EP, BLS, PALS, PEARS and Newborn
Simple, easy-to-use algorithms and drug treatments
Step-by-step guides and checklists to assist in performing the right and accurate steps for care

What’s New – 2008 Handbook Updates

ACLS
New Information Updates
Risk Assessment
Treatment recommendations for hypertension during stroke

Cardiac Biomarkers
Recommendations for use of nitroglycerin, morphine, clopidogrel and heparin

Triage and reperfusion strategies for patients with acute coronary syndromes

PALS
New Information Updates
Charts for the new PALS and Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) Course
Updated algorithm for the treatment of pediatric tachycardia with adequate perfusion

PEARS focuses on the early recognition, evaluation and treatment of pediatric respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies

Table illustrating the revised 2007 Broselow Pediatric Resuscitation Tape

Administration of corticosteroids for pediatric patients in PALS drug section

Newborn Section
Updates consistent with the American Academy of Pediatrics 2006 Neonatal Resuscitation Program