Reflective Practice on Responsibilities of A Nurse in managing Cardiac Arrest Leena Justus Introduction Nursing is a profession where we have to work collaboratively with both our colleagues and the interdisciplinary team. In emergency like cardiac arrest‚ if nurses work as a team without any role confusion‚ time is saved resulting in saving many precious lives. Background It was the time when I started to work in a medical ward for the first time after my graduation
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There are many types and combinations of drugs used to treat coronary artery disease (CAD)‚ and your doctor will decide the best treatment combination for your situation. The following chart gives you a quick "at-a-glance" look at many typical cardiac medications. Your prescription may have a different name from the ones listed on this chart. Brand names commonly available in the U.S. are shown in parentheses after the generic name for each drug. *Some of the major types of commonly prescribed
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Cardiac arrest is confirmed by absence of signs of circulation‚ loss of consciousness; respiratory arrest (may be in 30 seconds after cardiac arrest) and enlargement of pupils (may be in 90 seconds after cardiac arrest). Jacobs et al.‚ (2004) The temporal sequence of cardiac arrest can be explained by a 3-phased time sensitive model. These phases include electrical (lasting 0 to 4 minutes from time of cardiac arrest)‚ circulatory (lasting 4 to 10 minutes from time of cardiac arrest)‚ and metabolic
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department‚ an ECG and cardiac enzymes were obtained. The cardiac monitor showed sinus tachycardia with occasional premature ventricular complexes. K.R. was treated with 2 L nasal oxygen‚ tissue plasminogen activator‚ sublingual nitroglycerin‚ and IV morphine sulfate. When he was pain free‚ he was transferred to the cardiac unit for monitoring. Discussion Questions 1. What changes in “cardiac enzymes” would be consistent with a diagnosis of MI? Troponins(I and T specific to cardiac muscle cells)‚ elevated
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BIOS255 WEEK 1 Lab: #6 Effect of Exercise on Cardiac Output LABORATORY REPORT Activity 6: Effect of Exercise on Cardiac Output Name: Instructor: Date: 1/9/2014 PREDICTIONS 1. During exercise: heart rate will increase 2: During exercise: SV will increase 3. During exercise: CO will increase MATERIALS AND METHODS 1. Dependent Variable: EDV‚ ESV‚ cardiac cycle length 2. Independent Variable: level of physical activity 3. Controlled Variables: age‚ weight‚ height
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The Path of the Cardiac Pacemaker The cardiac pacemaker has been around for a very long time and will to continue to be around for even longer. The historical and future path of the pacemaker is endless with possibilities only limited by technology. Every day research labs try to find ways to make the life better for anyone that may need to have one implanted. Around 40% of all human deaths are attributed to cardiovascular diseases. Cardiac pacing has become a therapeutic tool used worldwide with
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Steven Ofstedahl BI 243 Short report Cardiac Arrest The circulatory system along with the heart make are what make up the cardiovascular system. The heart works as a pump that pushes blood to tissues‚ organs and cells in your body. The blood can be pumped throughout the body through a series of arteries‚ veins and capillaries. Arteries and capillaries send blood from the heart to all areas of the body‚ while veins help bring that blood back to the heart. Arteries carries oxygenated blood away
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Cardiac Pacemakers The heart is bestowed with a specialized system that automatically generates rhythmic control via the sinus node‚ located in the superior lateral wall of the right atrium near the opening of the superior vena cava. The specialized pacemaker cells dictate control of the rest of the heart through regular electrical impulses that propagate from the right atria to the lower ventricles. The rapid conduction of these impulses cause the muscle cells of the atria to contract
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major veins they are the pulmonary veins. The pulmonary veins are large blood vessels that receive oxygenated blood from the lungs. A Cardiac surgeon is a person that works on the heart when there is a problem and cause. The heart is the most beautiful organ in the body there is. The heart is what keep the body alive and flows the blood. The development of cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass has lowered the rates of being performed. Performing on the heart comes with many complications when
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• Ever awaken at night to urinate? How many times? (nocturia): no nocturia indicated • Past health problems with your heart? No past history of hypertension‚ obesity‚ diabetes or signs of coronary artery disease • Personal habits (cardiac risk factors) o Nutrition (fats‚ calories‚ salt): consume limited amount of sodium intake o Exercise: does cardio workout every other day ; gym member o Smoking (current‚ former‚ pack hx‚ type): no history of smoking
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