1st Edition

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

By Nina Godson, Kelly Ryan Copyright 2012

    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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    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

    Biography

    Nina Godson, Ryan Kelly