The Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers is updated and includes important new information and recommendations, remaining consistent with the 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
Features
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Quick, reference format in convenient size
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Convenient spiral spine allows for book to lay flat, for easy reading while administering ECC or CPR
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Inclusive of all areas of cardiovascular care and life support — ACLS, ACLS–EP, BLS, PALS, PEARS and Newborn
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Simple, easy-to-use algorithms and drug treatments
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Step-by-step guides and checklists to assist in performing the right and accurate steps for care
What's New – 2008 Handbook Updates
| ACLS |
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Updates |
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- Treatment recommendations for hypertension during stroke
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- Recommendations for use of nitroglycerin, morphine, clopidogrel and heparin
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- Triage and reperfusion strategies for patients with acute coronary syndromes
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| PALS |
| New Information |
Updates |
- Charts for the new PALS and Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) Course
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- Updated algorithm for the treatment of pediatric tachycardia with adequate perfusion
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- PEARS focuses on the early recognition, evaluation and treatment of pediatric respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies
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- Table illustrating the revised 2007 Broselow Pediatric Resuscitation Tape
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| Newborn Section |
- Updates consistent with the American Academy of Pediatrics 2006 Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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