CPR involves procedures to manually maintain heartbeat and breathing when these functions have stopped. It provides oxygen to vital organs until medical treatment can restore normal heart function. CPR consists of opening the airway, providing rescue breaths, and external chest compressions to circulate blood. The goals are to keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and heart until definitive treatments like defibrillation can be applied. CPR is used to treat cardiac arrest from conditions like heart attacks, drug overdoses, and respiratory issues.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a technique used to manually maintain heart function and breathing in a person whose heart and breathing have stopped. It involves chest compressions to pump the heart and artificial ventilation to oxygenate the lungs until emergency medical treatment can restore normal heart function and breathing. The key steps of CPR include opening the airway, providing rescue breaths, and performing chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. Advanced CPR techniques involve use of equipment like defibrillators, endotracheal tubes, and medications to further support circulation and breathing. The goal of CPR is to prevent irreversible brain damage by maintaining oxygenated blood flow until normal heart function can
This document provides information on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including its definition, purposes, indications, principles, and standard method. CPR is a life-saving technique used when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. It maintains an open airway, breathing through external ventilation, and blood circulation through chest compressions. The standard CPR method follows the sequence of chest compressions, airway, and breathing (CAB). It involves 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths in repeated cycles until emergency responders arrive.
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a neurological scale which aims to give a reliable and objective way of recording the conscious state of a person for initial as well as subsequent assessment. A patient is assessed against the criteria of the scale, and the resulting points give a patient score between 3 (indicating deep unconsciousness) and either 14 (original scale) or 15 (more widely used modified or revised scale).
An Ambu bag, also known as a bag valve mask (BVM), is a handheld device used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients unable to breathe effectively on their own. It consists of a self-inflating bag, one-way valve, mask, and optional oxygen reservoir. The Ambu bag is used to manually ventilate a patient's lungs until they can breathe spontaneously or more advanced ventilation support is available. Complications can include aspiration, hypoventilation, hyperventilation, and pneumothorax if not used properly.
The document defines and describes the crash cart, which contains emergency equipment and medications needed to treat cardiac emergencies. It outlines the crash cart's history, contents, and proper arrangement according to hospital policy. The crash cart must be checked regularly by nurses to ensure it is fully stocked and functional. It provides a mobile station containing defibrillators, airway equipment, intravenous drugs, and other supplies to quickly respond to life-threatening situations.
This document discusses endotracheal intubation, including what it is, its indications, required equipment, techniques, confirmation, ventilation, complications, and extubation. Endotracheal intubation involves placing a tube into the trachea to secure the airway and provide oxygen or ventilation support during procedures like general anesthesia, CPR, or ICU care. The document outlines sizes of tubes for different age groups and describes how to properly position and intubate a patient while visualizing the vocal cords using a laryngoscope.
CPR involves procedures to manually maintain heartbeat and breathing when these functions have stopped. It provides oxygen to vital organs until medical treatment can restore normal heart function. CPR consists of opening the airway, providing rescue breaths, and external chest compressions to circulate blood. The goals are to keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and heart until definitive treatments like defibrillation can be applied. CPR is used to treat cardiac arrest from conditions like heart attacks, drug overdoses, and respiratory issues.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a technique used to manually maintain heart function and breathing in a person whose heart and breathing have stopped. It involves chest compressions to pump the heart and artificial ventilation to oxygenate the lungs until emergency medical treatment can restore normal heart function and breathing. The key steps of CPR include opening the airway, providing rescue breaths, and performing chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. Advanced CPR techniques involve use of equipment like defibrillators, endotracheal tubes, and medications to further support circulation and breathing. The goal of CPR is to prevent irreversible brain damage by maintaining oxygenated blood flow until normal heart function can
This document provides information on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including its definition, purposes, indications, principles, and standard method. CPR is a life-saving technique used when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. It maintains an open airway, breathing through external ventilation, and blood circulation through chest compressions. The standard CPR method follows the sequence of chest compressions, airway, and breathing (CAB). It involves 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths in repeated cycles until emergency responders arrive.
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a neurological scale which aims to give a reliable and objective way of recording the conscious state of a person for initial as well as subsequent assessment. A patient is assessed against the criteria of the scale, and the resulting points give a patient score between 3 (indicating deep unconsciousness) and either 14 (original scale) or 15 (more widely used modified or revised scale).
An Ambu bag, also known as a bag valve mask (BVM), is a handheld device used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients unable to breathe effectively on their own. It consists of a self-inflating bag, one-way valve, mask, and optional oxygen reservoir. The Ambu bag is used to manually ventilate a patient's lungs until they can breathe spontaneously or more advanced ventilation support is available. Complications can include aspiration, hypoventilation, hyperventilation, and pneumothorax if not used properly.
The document defines and describes the crash cart, which contains emergency equipment and medications needed to treat cardiac emergencies. It outlines the crash cart's history, contents, and proper arrangement according to hospital policy. The crash cart must be checked regularly by nurses to ensure it is fully stocked and functional. It provides a mobile station containing defibrillators, airway equipment, intravenous drugs, and other supplies to quickly respond to life-threatening situations.
This document discusses endotracheal intubation, including what it is, its indications, required equipment, techniques, confirmation, ventilation, complications, and extubation. Endotracheal intubation involves placing a tube into the trachea to secure the airway and provide oxygen or ventilation support during procedures like general anesthesia, CPR, or ICU care. The document outlines sizes of tubes for different age groups and describes how to properly position and intubate a patient while visualizing the vocal cords using a laryngoscope.
This document provides an overview of hemorrhage (excessive bleeding) including its definition, causes, signs and symptoms, effects on the body, and first aid treatment. Hemorrhage is defined as the loss of blood from the vascular system and can be caused by wounds, fractures, surgery, accidents, or anatomical defects. Signs include pallor, faintness, and thirst. Effects depend on the amount of blood lost and can include decreased blood pressure and organ dysfunction. First aid involves applying direct pressure to the wound, elevating the limb, use of a tourniquet if needed, and seeking immediate medical help. Special types of hemorrhage from different body sites are also discussed.
Thoracentesis is a procedure to drain excess fluid from the pleural space between the lungs and chest wall. It involves inserting a needle through the chest wall under local anesthesia to remove fluid for analysis or to relieve symptoms like shortness of breath. Precautions are taken before and during the procedure to monitor vital signs and breathing. After the procedure, the patient is observed for complications and a chest x-ray may be taken to evaluate the drainage.
This document discusses lumbar puncture (spinal tap) procedures. It describes how a lumbar puncture is performed to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic purposes such as testing for meningitis or tumors. The key steps of the procedure are outlined, including positioning and restraining the patient, cleaning the site, administering local anesthetic, inserting the needle into the subarachnoid space to collect CSF samples, and monitoring the patient afterwards. Potential complications are also listed.
This document discusses arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. ABG analysis is used to monitor acid-base imbalances and assess respiratory and lung conditions. Blood is obtained via arterial puncture, usually from the radial or femoral artery. The document outlines the purposes, indications, types of acid-base imbalances, causes, clinical manifestations, and management of various respiratory and metabolic conditions that can be identified through ABG analysis. It also provides details on the procedure, equipment, preparation, sample collection, follow-up, complications, and contraindications of ABG analysis.
Dr. Vishal Kr. Kandhway presented on IV cannulation. IV cannulation is the second most invasive hospital procedure, with 85-95% of patients receiving IVs. It is used to administer fluids, medications, blood products, and for imaging with contrast. Proper vein selection is important, avoiding areas near joints, scars, or previous cannulation. The forearm and back of the hand are common sites. Proper equipment, cleaning, and insertion technique are emphasized to safely place the IV and avoid complications like hematoma, infection, or puncturing an artery. New methods like AccuVein use infrared light to illuminate veins, aiding cannulation for difficult patients.
CPR involves chest compressions and assisted ventilation to restore circulation and prevent brain damage from lack of oxygen in someone experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. It consists of basic life support provided by any first responder and advanced life support involving intubation, defibrillation, and drugs. The procedure for CPR involves checking responsiveness, feeling for a pulse, clearing the airway, giving chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute to a depth of 1.5-2 inches, and rescue breaths at 10-12 breaths per minute until spontaneous circulation returns.
The post operative period begins after surgery and focuses on enabling successful recovery. It aims to reduce mortality, length of stay, and costs through quality care. Patients are monitored in the PACU or SICU by nurses. They assess vitals, consciousness, bleeding, pain/anxiety and more to detect complications and ensure stability for discharge. The goal is safe transfer from intensive recovery phases to continued recovery in step-down units or at home with instructions.
This document provides information on central venous catheters (CVCs). It defines a CVC as a catheter placed in a large vein, with regular sites being the neck, chest, groin, or peripherally. CVCs are used to administer medications, fluids, obtain blood tests, and measure central venous pressure. The document describes CVC lumen types, catheter types including tunneled and non-tunneled, insertion techniques using the Seldinger method, complications, and care/maintenance of CVCs.
Defines Lumbar Puncture, Discusses the Indications of Lumbar Puncture, Contraindication, and complications of Lumbar Puncture, Equipment used and preparation required for the procedure, positioning the infant and assessing the landmarks for the procedure and the procedure of Lumbar Puncture. Interpretation of CSF, and the Nursing Care Post Procedure and the important key points to remember.
Myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to a part of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle. The most common symptom is chest pain or discomfort which may travel into the shoulder, arm, back, neck, or jaw.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the electrical activity of the heart. It detects depolarization and repolarization of the myocardium through electrodes attached to the skin. The normal conduction pathway in the heart involves electrical signals traveling from the sinoatrial node through the atria and atrioventricular node before reaching the ventricles. An ECG provides 12 leads that together give multiple views of the heart's electrical activity. Key waves include the P wave, QRS complex, ST segment, and T wave. Nurses must ensure proper ECG procedure and monitor for any abnormalities.
An enema is the introduction of fluid into the lower bowel through the rectum to cleanse or administer medication. There are several types of enemas that serve different purposes such as treating constipation, softening stool, administering medication, or nourishing patients. The document outlines various enema solutions used, including soap and water, oil, glycerin, and medications. It also describes procedures for administering different types of enemas and important safety considerations.
1. Shock is a life-threatening condition defined as inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues due to acute circulatory failure, leading to cellular injury and death if untreated.
2. The document classifies and describes the pathophysiology and stages of different types of shock, including hypovolemic, cardiogenic, septic, and neurogenic shock.
3. Left untreated, the stages of shock progress from initial compensated shock to decompensated shock and finally irreversible shock, with multi-organ failure potentially leading to death.
This Ppt about Infusion pump explains in detail about - Definition, Principle, Uses, and types of an Infusion pump - Syringe pump and Volumetric Pump. working and maintenance of different types of pumps. Helpful for student nurses posted in intensive care units and those caring for very sick patients and babies. This Ppt is helpful in learning the maintenance of the various types of Infusion pumps available.
1) A cardiac event monitor is a portable device that records heart rate and rhythm over long periods of time to monitor for symptoms that occur less than daily.
2) Common types of cardiac monitors include Holter monitors, event recorders, mobile cardiac telemetry, and insertable cardiac monitors.
3) Nurses play an important role in applying cardiac monitors correctly by ensuring proper lead placement, skin preparation, and electrode attachment in order to obtain accurate readings and prevent injury.
The document describes the components and uses of endotracheal tubes, which are curved plastic or latex tubes used for intubation to provide an airway for mechanical ventilation or respiratory support. It details the parts of the ET tube including the proximal end, central portion with markers, and distal end, as well as types, sizing, complications, and uses. The document also provides information on ambu bags, including their parts and mechanism for providing intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
1) A defibrillator is a device that delivers a therapeutic electrical shock to the heart to treat life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms called fibrillations.
2) There are several types of defibrillators including manual external defibrillators, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and wearable defibrillators.
3) The defibrillation process involves assessing the patient's heart rhythm, delivering a controlled electric shock to depolarize the heart and allow the natural pacemaker to resume normal rhythm, then continuing care which may involve further shocks or CPR depending on the patient's response.
Suturing is the process of closing wounds using needles and thread. There are a variety of suture materials that can be used, and the doctor will choose one appropriate for the wound. Sutures can be absorbable, meaning they dissolve on their own in the body, or non-absorbable, requiring later removal. Common suture techniques include continuous sutures using a single strand, interrupted sutures using multiple cut strands, and deep sutures placed under tissue layers. Suture removal times vary depending on the body location but generally occur within 7-14 days.
This document provides information on nasogastric tube feeding including:
1. It defines nasogastric tube feeding as administering food directly into the stomach through a tube inserted through the nose or mouth.
2. It lists indications for nasogastric tube feeding such as head/neck injuries, coma, obstruction of the esophagus or oropharynx, and increased metabolic needs from burns or cancer.
3. It describes the procedure for nasogastric tube feeding including assessing the patient, placing the feeding tube, administering the feeding slowly by gravity, and monitoring the patient after feeding.
This document provides information about a seminar on cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It defines CPR, discusses its history and purpose, and outlines the main stages and steps of resuscitation including airway management, breathing, circulation, equipment used, causes of cardiac arrest requiring CPR, and the phases of CPR. The document focuses on the basics of CPR including assessment, head-tilt chin-lift, rescue breathing, and external chest compressions.
CPR involves chest compressions and rescue breathing to circulate oxygenated blood to vital organs until the heart can resume its natural rhythm. It should be performed if a person is unconscious and not breathing. The first step is to call 911 if possible. CPR follows the ABCs - clear the airway, give breaths, and perform chest compressions to restore circulation. Even imperfect CPR is better than no aid, as it can significantly increase the victim's chances of survival until emergency help arrives.
This document provides an overview of hemorrhage (excessive bleeding) including its definition, causes, signs and symptoms, effects on the body, and first aid treatment. Hemorrhage is defined as the loss of blood from the vascular system and can be caused by wounds, fractures, surgery, accidents, or anatomical defects. Signs include pallor, faintness, and thirst. Effects depend on the amount of blood lost and can include decreased blood pressure and organ dysfunction. First aid involves applying direct pressure to the wound, elevating the limb, use of a tourniquet if needed, and seeking immediate medical help. Special types of hemorrhage from different body sites are also discussed.
Thoracentesis is a procedure to drain excess fluid from the pleural space between the lungs and chest wall. It involves inserting a needle through the chest wall under local anesthesia to remove fluid for analysis or to relieve symptoms like shortness of breath. Precautions are taken before and during the procedure to monitor vital signs and breathing. After the procedure, the patient is observed for complications and a chest x-ray may be taken to evaluate the drainage.
This document discusses lumbar puncture (spinal tap) procedures. It describes how a lumbar puncture is performed to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic purposes such as testing for meningitis or tumors. The key steps of the procedure are outlined, including positioning and restraining the patient, cleaning the site, administering local anesthetic, inserting the needle into the subarachnoid space to collect CSF samples, and monitoring the patient afterwards. Potential complications are also listed.
This document discusses arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. ABG analysis is used to monitor acid-base imbalances and assess respiratory and lung conditions. Blood is obtained via arterial puncture, usually from the radial or femoral artery. The document outlines the purposes, indications, types of acid-base imbalances, causes, clinical manifestations, and management of various respiratory and metabolic conditions that can be identified through ABG analysis. It also provides details on the procedure, equipment, preparation, sample collection, follow-up, complications, and contraindications of ABG analysis.
Dr. Vishal Kr. Kandhway presented on IV cannulation. IV cannulation is the second most invasive hospital procedure, with 85-95% of patients receiving IVs. It is used to administer fluids, medications, blood products, and for imaging with contrast. Proper vein selection is important, avoiding areas near joints, scars, or previous cannulation. The forearm and back of the hand are common sites. Proper equipment, cleaning, and insertion technique are emphasized to safely place the IV and avoid complications like hematoma, infection, or puncturing an artery. New methods like AccuVein use infrared light to illuminate veins, aiding cannulation for difficult patients.
CPR involves chest compressions and assisted ventilation to restore circulation and prevent brain damage from lack of oxygen in someone experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. It consists of basic life support provided by any first responder and advanced life support involving intubation, defibrillation, and drugs. The procedure for CPR involves checking responsiveness, feeling for a pulse, clearing the airway, giving chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute to a depth of 1.5-2 inches, and rescue breaths at 10-12 breaths per minute until spontaneous circulation returns.
The post operative period begins after surgery and focuses on enabling successful recovery. It aims to reduce mortality, length of stay, and costs through quality care. Patients are monitored in the PACU or SICU by nurses. They assess vitals, consciousness, bleeding, pain/anxiety and more to detect complications and ensure stability for discharge. The goal is safe transfer from intensive recovery phases to continued recovery in step-down units or at home with instructions.
This document provides information on central venous catheters (CVCs). It defines a CVC as a catheter placed in a large vein, with regular sites being the neck, chest, groin, or peripherally. CVCs are used to administer medications, fluids, obtain blood tests, and measure central venous pressure. The document describes CVC lumen types, catheter types including tunneled and non-tunneled, insertion techniques using the Seldinger method, complications, and care/maintenance of CVCs.
Defines Lumbar Puncture, Discusses the Indications of Lumbar Puncture, Contraindication, and complications of Lumbar Puncture, Equipment used and preparation required for the procedure, positioning the infant and assessing the landmarks for the procedure and the procedure of Lumbar Puncture. Interpretation of CSF, and the Nursing Care Post Procedure and the important key points to remember.
Myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to a part of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle. The most common symptom is chest pain or discomfort which may travel into the shoulder, arm, back, neck, or jaw.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the electrical activity of the heart. It detects depolarization and repolarization of the myocardium through electrodes attached to the skin. The normal conduction pathway in the heart involves electrical signals traveling from the sinoatrial node through the atria and atrioventricular node before reaching the ventricles. An ECG provides 12 leads that together give multiple views of the heart's electrical activity. Key waves include the P wave, QRS complex, ST segment, and T wave. Nurses must ensure proper ECG procedure and monitor for any abnormalities.
An enema is the introduction of fluid into the lower bowel through the rectum to cleanse or administer medication. There are several types of enemas that serve different purposes such as treating constipation, softening stool, administering medication, or nourishing patients. The document outlines various enema solutions used, including soap and water, oil, glycerin, and medications. It also describes procedures for administering different types of enemas and important safety considerations.
1. Shock is a life-threatening condition defined as inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues due to acute circulatory failure, leading to cellular injury and death if untreated.
2. The document classifies and describes the pathophysiology and stages of different types of shock, including hypovolemic, cardiogenic, septic, and neurogenic shock.
3. Left untreated, the stages of shock progress from initial compensated shock to decompensated shock and finally irreversible shock, with multi-organ failure potentially leading to death.
This Ppt about Infusion pump explains in detail about - Definition, Principle, Uses, and types of an Infusion pump - Syringe pump and Volumetric Pump. working and maintenance of different types of pumps. Helpful for student nurses posted in intensive care units and those caring for very sick patients and babies. This Ppt is helpful in learning the maintenance of the various types of Infusion pumps available.
1) A cardiac event monitor is a portable device that records heart rate and rhythm over long periods of time to monitor for symptoms that occur less than daily.
2) Common types of cardiac monitors include Holter monitors, event recorders, mobile cardiac telemetry, and insertable cardiac monitors.
3) Nurses play an important role in applying cardiac monitors correctly by ensuring proper lead placement, skin preparation, and electrode attachment in order to obtain accurate readings and prevent injury.
The document describes the components and uses of endotracheal tubes, which are curved plastic or latex tubes used for intubation to provide an airway for mechanical ventilation or respiratory support. It details the parts of the ET tube including the proximal end, central portion with markers, and distal end, as well as types, sizing, complications, and uses. The document also provides information on ambu bags, including their parts and mechanism for providing intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
1) A defibrillator is a device that delivers a therapeutic electrical shock to the heart to treat life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms called fibrillations.
2) There are several types of defibrillators including manual external defibrillators, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and wearable defibrillators.
3) The defibrillation process involves assessing the patient's heart rhythm, delivering a controlled electric shock to depolarize the heart and allow the natural pacemaker to resume normal rhythm, then continuing care which may involve further shocks or CPR depending on the patient's response.
Suturing is the process of closing wounds using needles and thread. There are a variety of suture materials that can be used, and the doctor will choose one appropriate for the wound. Sutures can be absorbable, meaning they dissolve on their own in the body, or non-absorbable, requiring later removal. Common suture techniques include continuous sutures using a single strand, interrupted sutures using multiple cut strands, and deep sutures placed under tissue layers. Suture removal times vary depending on the body location but generally occur within 7-14 days.
This document provides information on nasogastric tube feeding including:
1. It defines nasogastric tube feeding as administering food directly into the stomach through a tube inserted through the nose or mouth.
2. It lists indications for nasogastric tube feeding such as head/neck injuries, coma, obstruction of the esophagus or oropharynx, and increased metabolic needs from burns or cancer.
3. It describes the procedure for nasogastric tube feeding including assessing the patient, placing the feeding tube, administering the feeding slowly by gravity, and monitoring the patient after feeding.
This document provides information about a seminar on cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It defines CPR, discusses its history and purpose, and outlines the main stages and steps of resuscitation including airway management, breathing, circulation, equipment used, causes of cardiac arrest requiring CPR, and the phases of CPR. The document focuses on the basics of CPR including assessment, head-tilt chin-lift, rescue breathing, and external chest compressions.
CPR involves chest compressions and rescue breathing to circulate oxygenated blood to vital organs until the heart can resume its natural rhythm. It should be performed if a person is unconscious and not breathing. The first step is to call 911 if possible. CPR follows the ABCs - clear the airway, give breaths, and perform chest compressions to restore circulation. Even imperfect CPR is better than no aid, as it can significantly increase the victim's chances of survival until emergency help arrives.
This document provides guidelines for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the 2010 American Heart Association guidelines. It outlines the basic steps for performing CPR on adults, children, and infants, including checking for responsiveness, calling for help, checking breathing, beginning chest compressions, providing breaths, using an automated external defibrillator, and relieving choking. The guidelines emphasize compressing at a rate of 100 times per minute and adjusting hand placement and compression depth based on the age of the victim.
This document discusses cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (CPCR) in dogs and cats. It defines key terms like respiratory arrest and cardiopulmonary arrest. It outlines that overall survival to discharge is around 6-7% for dogs and 3% for cats. The document then discusses the goals and steps of basic life support (BLS) including circulation, airway, and breathing. It also covers advanced life support (ALS) techniques like drug administration, electrical defibrillation, fluid therapy, and monitoring such as ECG and end-tidal CO2. Finally, it summarizes the RECOVER initiative which aimed to establish evidence-based guidelines for small animal CPR.
The document provides training on basic life support and anaphylaxis, outlining objectives, background, and steps to assess an unconscious victim, perform CPR, and recognize and treat anaphylaxis. It describes how to check for response and breathing, perform chest compressions and rescue breaths, and continue CPR until emergency help arrives. Causes of anaphylaxis include foods, drugs, insect stings, with recognition involving airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure problems that should be treated with epinephrine auto-injectors.
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) involves artificial ventilation and external chest compressions to establish blood circulation to vital organs after cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. It is indicated for cardiac, pulmonary or respiratory causes of arrest. The key steps of CPR are maintaining airway, providing rescue breathing, and performing external chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute. Signs of successful resuscitation include return of pulse, breathing and consciousness. Ongoing nursing care and monitoring is critical for survival in the hours after resuscitation.
This document provides an overview of the musculoskeletal system, including the skeletal and muscular systems. It describes the main bone types and classifications, joints, movements, and muscle contractions. Key terms are defined such as anatomical directions, bone functions, and the differences between skeletal muscle fiber types.
This document provides information about basic life support (BLS). It discusses the goals of BLS as early access to care, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced cardiac life support in order to preserve brain viability. BLS generally does not include drugs or invasive skills and is contrasted with advanced cardiac life support. The document then outlines the BLS procedure, which consists of checking for response, calling for help, opening the airway, checking for breathing, and performing chest compressions if there is no pulse. It emphasizes the importance of early defibrillation and continuing CPR until more advanced support arrives.
The document summarizes updates to CPR guidelines from 2015, including:
1. For untrained lay rescuers, compression-only CPR is recommended, while trained lay rescuers should provide 30 compressions and 2 breaths.
2. Chest compressions should be performed at a rate of 100-120 per minute for adults, to a depth of at least 2 inches but not more than 2.4 inches.
3. Rescuers should avoid leaning on the chest between compressions to allow full chest wall recoil, and when using an advanced airway one breath should be given every 6 seconds during continuous chest compressions.
The document discusses the musculoskeletal system, including its main components like muscles, bones, tendons, and joints. It describes the three main types of muscles and functions of bones and joints. Assessment of the musculoskeletal system includes inspection, palpation, range of motion testing, and evaluation of gait and posture. Common musculoskeletal problems like pain, impaired mobility, and self-care deficits are discussed along with relevant nursing management.
This document discusses orthopedic pathology and bone biology. It covers the structure and function of bones, development of bones, bone cells including osteoblasts and osteoclasts, bone healing and repair, and various bone diseases. Key topics include embryonic bone development, calcium metabolism, bone marrow hematopoiesis, osteoblast and osteoclast regulation, fracture healing, osteomyelitis, rickets, osteogenesis imperfecta, and Paget's disease of bone. Diagrams of bone structure, cells, and diseases are provided.
CPR is a lifesaving technique used when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. It maintains circulation and breathing until emergency help arrives. CPR involves chest compressions to circulate blood, clearing the airway, and giving rescue breaths. It is performed as a series of cycles with 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths in each cycle. CPR should continue until the person shows signs of movement or emergency personnel take over.
This document summarizes guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and post-cardiac arrest care. It recommends performing chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute and a depth of 5-6 cm. Delayed ventilation without advanced airways for witnessed arrests with shockable rhythms is also suggested. Coronary angiography should be performed for comatose cardiac arrest patients and targeted temperature management at 32-36 degrees Celsius is recommended for 24 hours. Prognostication can begin 72 hours after cardiac arrest or return to normothermia for temperature-treated patients.
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The musculoskeletal system provides structure, movement, and protection to the human body. It is composed of bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and muscles. Bones provide structure and store minerals, muscles allow movement by contracting and relaxing, and joints connect bones to facilitate motion. Together, these components form a complex system that is essential for human movement and survival.
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The document provides guidance on evaluating patients presenting with joint pain or arthritis. It emphasizes taking a thorough history and physical exam to determine the anatomical source of pain and pathological process involved. Key diagnostic clues come from assessing patterns related to onset, number and symmetry of involved joints, distribution of affected areas, and presence of extra-articular features. Distinguishing inflammatory from non-inflammatory arthritis and monoarticular from polyarticular involvement helps generate differential diagnoses for common arthritic and joint conditions. The goal is to localize symptoms and identify the pathophysiological cause to guide appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
The MSK Referral System provides a central access point for all musculoskeletal (MSK) referrals in Lewisham through the MSK Clinical Assessment Triage and Treatment Service (MCATTS). MCATTS triages all orthopaedic and rheumatology referrals using a standardized referral form. It aims to provide a "one stop shop" approach and lower follow up rates across the care pathway. The referral pathway involves patients being referred to MCATTS, where a consultant rheumatologist will triage the referral and the patient will be offered a choice of secondary care providers if further management is needed.
Pathology of the musculoskeletal system 2016Chapima Fabian
This document provides an overview of bone pathology and various bone diseases. It begins with an introduction to the mechanical, mineral storage and hematopoietic functions of bones. The rest of the document is outlined and covers various congenital bone diseases like achondroplasia and osteogenesis imperfecta, acquired bone diseases including fractures, osteonecrosis, osteomyelitis and tuberculosis of bone. For each disease, it discusses pathogenesis, clinical features, signs and symptoms as well as treatment where relevant.
This medical document summarizes a patient's back pain issues. A 30-year old male cricket player has been experiencing dull, lower lumbar back pain for 3 years that is aggravated by prolonged standing and vigorous activity and eased by rest. Examination found increased lumbar lordosis, tender lower back area, and tight lower back muscles. Tests were otherwise normal. The diagnosis was lumbar spondylosis and lower back muscle spasm. Treatment recommended was infrared therapy, back and core strengthening exercises, and posture education. The goal is to reduce lower back muscle spasm and back pain.
This document provides an overview of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including its history, principles, procedures, and potential complications. It discusses how CPR was developed to restore oxygenated blood circulation and ventilation through chest compressions and rescue breathing after cardiac or respiratory arrest. The key steps of CPR include approaching safely, checking response, calling for help, opening the airway, checking breathing, giving 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths in repetition, until emergency help arrives.
IT CREATES AWARENESS AMONG GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING CPR A LIFE SAVING PROCEDURE. . IT ALSO HELPS PARA MEDICS & NURSING PERSONNEL TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT & HELPS TO EDUCATOR TO TEACH THEIR STUDENTS ABOUT CPR.
Basic life support involves performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to maintain oxygen flow to the brain and heart until definitive medical treatment can restore normal function. It includes maintaining an open airway, providing external ventilation through rescue breathing, and maintaining blood circulation through external chest compressions. Basic life support is performed through sequential steps of assessing the victim for responsiveness, calling for help, opening the airway, checking for breathing, performing 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths, and using an automated external defibrillator if available until emergency medical services arrive.
Basic life support involves performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to maintain oxygen flow to the brain and heart until definitive medical treatment can restore normal function. It includes maintaining an open airway, providing external ventilation through rescue breathing, and maintaining blood circulation through external chest compressions. Basic life support is performed through sequential steps of assessing the victim for responsiveness, calling for help, opening the airway, checking for breathing, performing 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths, and using an automated external defibrillator if available until emergency medical services arrive.
This document provides instructions for performing basic life support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It outlines the steps of the chain of survival: approach safely, check response, shout for help, open airway, check breathing, call for help, perform 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths. It details how to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths properly. Modifications for performing CPR on children are also described. The recovery position and choking treatment are explained. Videos are available for additional training.
The document discusses basic life support techniques for responding to cardiac or respiratory arrest. It describes maintaining an open airway, providing rescue breathing through ventilations, and performing chest compressions to circulate blood until emergency services arrive. The key steps are to check for response, call for help, open the airway, check breathing, perform 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths, and use an AED if available. Basic life support aims to restore oxygenated blood flow until more advanced treatment can revive the individual.
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED.
This document provides information on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. CPR is used to maintain oxygen flow to the brain and heart when breathing or heartbeat have stopped. It involves opening the airway, checking for breathing, calling for help, performing 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, and continuing CPR until further medical help arrives. The document outlines the steps for performing high-quality CPR and potential risks associated with chest compressions. CPR is a lifesaving technique that can be performed by anyone to help resuscitate a person in cardiac or respiratory arrest.
CPR involves chest compressions and rescue breaths to manually pump the heart and provide oxygen to the brain until medical treatment can restore normal heart function. When the heart stops, CPR can buy crucial time by mimicking the heart's pumping action to circulate blood to vital organs. The key steps of CPR are checking for response, calling for help, opening the airway, checking breathing, performing chest compressions at 100 per minute with a depth of 4-5cm, and providing two rescue breaths before resuming compressions. Drugs like adrenaline, atropine, and amiodarone may also be used during resuscitation attempts to treat cardiac arrest.
This document provides information about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to perform it. CPR is a lifesaving technique used when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. It maintains an open airway, breathing through ventilation, blood circulation through chest compressions, and provides basic life support until emergency medical help arrives. The key steps of CPR are to check for response, call for help, open the airway, check for breathing, call emergency services, perform 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, and continue CPR until help arrives. Complications can occur from CPR but it is crucial for saving lives in cardiac or respiratory emergencies.
This document provides an overview and objectives of a basic life support and automated external defibrillation course. It outlines the key steps in the chain of survival: approach safely, check response, shout for help, open airway, check breathing, call for help, perform 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths. It then details how to perform chest compressions, rescue breaths, use an automated external defibrillator, and place an unconscious breathing victim in the recovery position.
Basic Life Support & Automated External Defibrillation CourseRaymond Wong
This document provides an overview and objectives of a basic life support and automated external defibrillation course. It outlines the key steps in the chain of survival: approach safely, check response, shout for help, open airway, check breathing, call for help, perform 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths. It then details how to perform chest compressions, rescue breaths, use an automated external defibrillator, and place an unconscious breathing victim in the recovery position.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique used when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. CPR involves opening the airway, checking breathing, calling for help, performing 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, and continuing CPR until emergency services arrive. The goal of CPR is to maintain oxygenated blood flow to the brain and heart until definitive medical treatment can restore normal function. Complications from CPR can include broken ribs or other injuries, but it is still recommended to perform CPR if someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped in order to prevent irreversible brain damage from lack of oxygen.
This document outlines the basic steps of life support (BLS) including:
1) Checking the response, breathing, and pulse of a collapsed victim and calling for emergency help
2) Performing chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute and rescue breathing in a 30:2 ratio
3) Using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to analyze the heart rhythm and deliver shocks if needed, following its voice prompts until emergency help arrives or the victim starts breathing normally.
This document provides information on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. It describes CPR as a lifesaving technique used when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. The key steps of CPR are outlined as maintaining an open airway, breathing by external ventilation, and maintaining blood circulation through external cardiac massage. Two methods of artificial respiration - Schaffer's method and Sylvester's method - are also described. The document emphasizes the importance of CPR in restoring effective circulation and ventilation to prevent irreversible brain damage from anoxia.
This document outlines the objectives, background, and procedures for a basic life support and automated external defibrillation course in Europe. The objectives are to demonstrate how to assess an unconscious victim, perform chest compressions and rescue breathing, and safely operate an automated external defibrillator. It also reviews the chain of survival and proper procedures for chest compressions, rescue breathing, using an AED, and placing an unconscious breathing victim in the recovery position.
This document provides information on basic life support (BLS) techniques including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It outlines the key steps of BLS as check response, shout for help, check breathing, check pulse, provide 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths in a cycle (CAB sequence), and use of an automated external defibrillator if available. Proper CPR is critical for restoring oxygenated blood flow until emergency help arrives to treat cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. BLS should continue until the victim revives, qualified help takes over, or the rescuer becomes exhausted.
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2. • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
is a lifesaving technique useful in
many emergencies, including heart
attack or near drowning, in which
someone's breathing or heartbeat has
stopped.
3.
4.
5. • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation is a
technique of basic life support for
oxygenating the brain and heart until
appropriate, definitive medical
treatment can restore normal heart
and ventilatory action.
6. • To maintain an open and clear airway
(A).
• To maintain breathing by external
ventilation (B).
• To maintain Blood circulation by external
cardiac massages (C).
• To save life of the Patient.
• To provide basic life support till medical
and advanced life support arrives.
8. Respiratory Arresst
• This may be result of following:
• Drowning
• Stroke
• Foreign body in throat
• Smoke inhalation
• Drug overdose
• Suffocation
• Accident, injury
• Coma
• Epiglottis paralysis.
9. • To restore effective circulation and
ventilation.
• To prevent irreversible cerebral
damage due to anoxia. When the
heart fails to maintain the cerebral
circulation for approximately four
minutes the brain may suffer
irreversible damage.
10. SEQUENCES OF PROCEDURES
PERFORMED TO RESTORE THE
CIRCULATION OF OXYGENATED BLOOD
AFTER A SUDDEN PULMONARY AND/OR
CARDIAC ARREST
CHEST COMPRESSIONS AND PULMONARY
VENTILATION PERFORMED BY ANYONE
WHO KNOWS HOW TO DO
IT, ANYWHERE, IMMEDIATELY, WITHOUT
ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT
11. Approach safely
Check response
Shout for help
Open airway
Check breathing
Call 108
30 chest compressions
2 rescue breaths
12. APPROACH SAFELY!
Approach safely
WATCH
OBSERVE Check response
Shout for help
Open airway
Check breathing
Call 108
30 chest compressions
2 rescue breaths
13. CHECK RESPONSE
Approach safely
Check response
Shout for help
Open airway
Check breathing
Call 112
30 chest compressions
2 rescue breaths
14. CHECK RESPONSE
Shake shoulders gently
Ask “Are you all right?”
If he responds
• Leave as you find him.
• Find out what is wrong.
• Reassess regularly.
15. SHOUT FOR HELP
Approach safely
Check response
Shout for help
Open airway
Check breathing
Call 112
30 chest compressions
2 rescue breaths
16. OPEN AIRWAY
Approach safely
Check response
Shout for help
Open airway
Check breathing
Call 112
30 chest compressions
2 rescue breaths
17. OPEN AIRWAY
Head tilt and chin lift
- lay rescuers
- non-healthcare rescuers
No need for finger sweep
unless solid material can be seen
in the airway
19. CHECK BREATHING
Approach safely
Check response
Shout for help
Open airway
Check breathing
Call 108
30 chest compressions
2 rescue breaths
20. CHECK BREATHING
• Look, listen and feel
for NORMAL
breathing
• Do not confuse
agonal breathing with
NORMAL breathing
21. • Occurs shortly after the heart stops
in up to 40% of cardiac arrests
• Described as barely, heavy, noisy or
gasping breathing
• Recognise as a sign of cardiac arrest
22. Approach safely
Check response
Shout for help
Open airway
Check breathing
Call 108
30 chest compressions
2 rescue breaths
23. 30 CHEST COMPRESSIONS
Approach safely
Check response
Shout for help
Open airway
Check breathing
Call 108
30 chest compressions
2 rescue breaths
24. CHEST COMPRESSIONS
• Place the heel of one hand in
the centre of the chest
• Place other hand on top
• Interlock fingers
• Compress the chest
– Rate 100 min-1
– Depth 4-5 cm (1.5 to 2 inch)
– Equal compression :
relaxation
• When possible change CPR
operator every 2 min
25. RESCUE BREATHS
Approach safely
Check response
Shout for help
Open airway
Check breathing
Call 112
30 chest compressions
2 rescue breaths
26. • Pinch the nose
• Take a normal breath
• Place lips over
mouth
• Blow until the chest
rises
• Take about 1 second
• Allow chest to fall
• Repeat
27. RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Tidal volume
500 – 600 ml
- Respiratory rate
give each breaths over about 1s with enough
volume to make the victim’s chest rise
- Chest-compression-only
continuously at a rate of 100 min
31. Adrenaline
• Adrenaline (epinephrine) is the main drug used
during resuscitation from cardiac arrest.
Atropine
• Atropine as a single dose of 3mg is sufficient to
block vagal tone completely and should be used
once in cases of asystole. It is also indicated for
symptomatic bradycardia in a dose of 0.5mg -
1mg.
Amiodarone
• It is an antiarrhythmic drug.
32. • Maintains airway patency with use of airway
adjuncts as required (suction, high flow
oxygen with O2 or bag valve mask
ventilation).
• Assist with intubation and securing of ETT
• Inserts gastric tube and/or facilitates gastric
decompression post intubation as required.
• Assists with ongoing management of airway
patency and adequate ventilation
33. • Supports less experienced staff by
coaching/guidance e.g. drug
preparation
• If a shockable rhythm is present
(VF/VT) ensure manual defibrillator
pads are applied and connected.
• If CPR is in progress, prepare and
independently double check and label 3
doses of adrenaline
• Prepare and administer IV fluids
• Document medications administered
(including time)