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Emergency Management of the Coding Patient: Cases, Algorithms, Evidence offers students, interns, and residents an understanding of the protocols and procedures surrounding hospital codes. Concise, practical, and clinically-oriented, this book covers the basics of ACLS, as well as non-cardiac codes, and, more importantly, reviews the leadership skills, knowledge, and teamwork that are critical in managing these difficult situations. Coverage encompasses all the clinical skills required to run a hospital code, including suggestions for how to organize a code team; a review of essential equipment; cardiac rhythm strip interpretation; algorithmic approach to running codes; and administration of resuscitative medications.

Cardiac Arrest is the definitive and most comprehensive reference in advanced life support and resuscitation medicine. This new edition brings the reader completely up-to-date with developments in the field, focusing on practical issues of decision making, clinical management and prevention, as well as providing clear explanations of the science informing the practice. The coverage includes information on the latest pharmacotherapeutic options, the latest chest compression techniques and airway management protocols, all backed by clearly explained, evidence-based scientific research. The content is consistent with the latest guidelines for practice in this area, as detailed by the major international governing organisations. This volume is essential reading for all those working in the hospital environments of emergency medicine, critical care, cardiology and anesthesia, as well as those providing care in the pre-hospital setting, including paramedics and other staff from the emergency services.

Interdisciplinary in approach, clearly defining the physiological and clinical principles, which are fundamental to management of the critically ill small animla patient. Clear guidelines for organizing, equipping and staffing an Emergency/Critical Care unit and practical coverage of ethical and lefal concerns in Emergency/Critical Care medicine. A generic resource designed for the veterinary health care giver in any Emergency/Critical Care setting. This book is dedicated to the fundamental clinical signs of astute observation, careful differential diagnosis and analytical thereutic decision making. The presentation is consistent in layout and liberally uses algorithms, diagnostic imaging and original line art. It is the product of eighty expert authors who have created a concise, clinically specific resource for the specialist, residents in training, veterinary practitioners, technicians and students.

Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside defines the entire state of current scientific and clinical knowledge in this subspecialty. In response to the many major recent developments in the field, Drs. Zipes and Jalife have completely updated this modern classic, making the 5th Edition the most significant revision yet. From our latest understanding of ion channels, molecular genetics, and cardiac electrical activity through newly recognized syndromes, unique needs of special patient populations, and new diagnostic and therapeutic options, you'll find all the state-of-the-art guidance you need to make informed, effective clinical decisions. What's more, a significantly restructured organization, a new full-color layout, and full-text online access make reference easier than ever. Integrates the latest scientific understanding of arrhythmias with the newest clinical applications, giving you an informed basis for choosing the right treatment and management options for each patient. Synthesizes the knowledge of preeminent authorities in cardiology, physiology, pharmacology, pediatrics, biophysics, pathology, cardiothoracic surgery, and biomedical engineering from around the world, giving you a well-rounded, expert grasp of every issue that affects your patient management. Contains 24 new chapters (listed below) as well as exhaustive updates throughout, to keep you current with new scientific knowledge, newly discovered arrhythmia syndromes, and new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Developmental Regulation of Cardiac Ion Channels Neural Mechanisms of Initiating and Maintaining Arrhythmias Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Acquired Cardiac Arrhythmias Inheritable Sodium Channel Diseases Inheritable Potassium Channel Diseases Inheritable Diseases of Intracellular Calcium Regulation Morphological Correlates of Atrial Arrhythmias Andersen-Tawil Syndrome Timothy Syndrome Progressive Cardiac Conduction Disease Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Arrhythmias in Patients with Neurologic Disorders Autonomic Testing Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Energy Sources for Catheter Ablation Linear Lesions to Ablate Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients with Structural Heart Disease Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients without Structural Heart Disease Catheter Ablation in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease Features a completely new section on "Arrhythmias in Special Populations" that explores arrhythmias in athletes ... gender differences in arrhythmias ... arrhythmias in pediatric patients ... and sleep-disordered breathing and arrhythmias. Offers an attractive new full-color design featuring color photos, tables, flow charts, ECGs, and more, making clinically actionable information easy to find and absorb at a glance. Includes full-text online access via Expert Consult, making reference easier for busy practitioners.

Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, this best-selling Spiral® Manual is the most user-friendly quick reference available in emergency medicine. In an easy-to-scan outline format with key terms boldfaced, the book offers practical guidance for diagnosis and management of all types of emergencies. Lists of possible causes of symptoms lead readers rapidly to appropriate information. Chapters are organized by body system and extensively cross-referenced to make material easy to locate. This edition includes new guidelines for advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and new information on disaster medicine and terrorism preparedness, thrombolytic therapy for stroke and heart attack, and alternative therapies.

The Second Edition of this clinically oriented textbook about cardiac arrhythmia management continues to be a must-have volume for practicing cardiologists and internists, who require up-to-date information for the daily management of their patients. The material, prepared by recognized experts in the field, presents an in-depth look at diagnostic and treatment protocols in a readable, well-organized format. Unique chapters regarding pregnancy, athletes, and genetics also are included. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.

"The structure of the book allows new students to understand the physiology underlying the patient's condition before concentrating on the priorities of interventions and nursing care. Critical Care Nursing will not only act as an excellent base for nurses new to the critical care area, but will also provide an updated review of evidence-based practice for nurses already familiar with the discipline."--BOOK JACKET.

The first book to integrate the basics of ECG interpretation with the most recent clinical guidelines for treating patients with ECG abnormalities, this resource discusses disease states, provides clear illustrations of pathophysiology, and offers guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of specific entities.