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Advanced cardiac life support : the practical approach

Peter Driscoll

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Part 1 Introduction: The natural history of myocardial infarction. Pharmacology. Acid base balance and blood gas analysis. Part 2 Life support: Basic life support. Airway control and ventilation. Access to the circulation. Cardiac monitoring and rhythm recognition. Treatment protocols. Post-resuscitation care. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - putting it altogether. Part 3 Specialised situations: Paediatric life support. Special situations. Part 4 Practical procedures: Taking a blood gas sample. Airway control and ventilation. Access to the circulation. Treatment protocols. Part 5 Appendices: If you don't succeed. Ethical and legal considerations in resuscitation.

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Key concepts: Basic life support, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Advanced cardiac life support, Resuscitation, Life support, Intensive care medicine, Advanced life support, Medicine