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Rhythms and Management

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Chapter 3 Rhythms and Management Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to: 1. Given a patient situation, describe the electrocardiogram (ECG) characteristics and initial emergency care…

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Airway Management: Oxygenation and Ventilation

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Chapter 2 Airway Management Oxygenation and Ventilation Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to: 1. Discuss the evaluation of oxygenation and ventilation with the use of…

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Electrical Therapy

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Chapter 4 Electrical Therapy Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to: 1. Explain defibrillation, its indications, proper pad or paddle relevant placement, relevant precautions, and the…

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Studies

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Case Studies Introduction The first section of this book provided the “why,” “when,” and “how” for the case studies that follow. It has been proved that in order to learn…

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The ABCDs of Emergency Cardiovascular Care

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Chapter 1 The ABCDs of Emergency Cardiovascular Care Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to: 1. Identify risk factors for coronary artery disease. 2. Define cardiovascular…

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Acute Stroke

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Chapter 6 Acute Stroke Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to: 1. Describe the two major types of stroke. 2. Describe the initial emergency care for…

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Drugs

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Drugs acetazolamide ah-set-a-ZOLE-ah-mide Acetazolam†, Diamox Sequels acetazolamide sodium Pharmacologic class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Pregnancy risk category C AVAILABLE FORMS acetazolamide Capsules (extended-release): 500 mg Tablets: 125 mg, 250 mg acetazolamide…

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T-Z

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T-Z Tonsillitis Tonsillitis—inflammation of the tonsils—can be acute or chronic. The uncomplicated acute form usually lasts 2 to 5 days. The presence of proven chronic tonsillitis justifies tonsillectomy, the only…

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S

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S Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is a multisystem, granulomatous disorder that characteristically produces lymphadenopathy, pulmonary infiltration, and skeletal, liver, eye, or skin lesions. Acute sarcoidosis usually resolves within 2 years. Chronic, progressive…

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R

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R Respiratory acidosis An acid-base disturbance characterized by reduced alveolar ventilation and manifested by hypercapnia (partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide [PaCO2] greater than 45 mm Hg), respiratory acidosis can…

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