NURS 6303 Health Care Issues and Policy Critical Analysis #2 Adrieanna D. Cox March 27, 2017 Arkansas State University The aim of the article “After the DNR: Surrogates who persist in requesting cardiopulmonary resuscitation” is to examine the roles that physicians play in end of life care along with surrogates who insist that their loved ones receive CPR even if the patient’s treatment team does not see such treatment as beneficial to the patients care. The authors found that…
In an instant, a person collapses in a store. A form of heart disease has turned one victim’s world upside down. Many bystanders surround the victim, but no one rushes to help. A few witnesses call 911; however, either none of them know how to assist the victim or they may be afraid of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, incorrectly. First responders arrive on scene and immediately check the victim’s vital signs, then begin CPR and whisk away the victim to the nearest hospital.…
CPR and The Renaissance A heart beats to signify life. The beating of the heart could be interpreted either physically or metaphorically. If a heart stops to beat, life is no longer existent. A beating heart can represent and symbolize two topics: resuscitation and religion. This can relate to the process of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the reformation of the Roman Catholic Church during the Renaissance. Both CPR and the reformation of the Catholic Church during the Renaissance can…
A 70-year-old male patient develops a large anterior wall myocardial infarction. He is currently being managed with oxygen, aspirin, nitrates and a beta-blocker. He develops recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia and remains conscious however has dizzy spells and also becomes diaphoretic and hypotensive. An IV bolus of lidocaine is given followed by IV lidocaine infusion. • Which class of antiarrhythmics does lidocaine fall under? Lidocaine is a Class IB antiarrhythmic, fast sodium…
defibrillator is a shock that is delivered to the heart. It is made to be used in life threatening situations such as arrhythmia or cardiac arrest. To use an automated external defibrillator you must first have one. Then you proceed to prepare for an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)you check to make sure that the patient is indeed having a cardiac arrest, then use the ABC method •Airway: You need to make sure the airway is open before you check his breathing. To do this, tilt back his…
on the spot. This disease, known as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) • What is the sudden cardiac arrest? Cardiac arrest happens when the muscle of the heart suddenly stops beating due to its malfunctioning. The heart has an internal electrical conducting system that controls the rhythm of the heartbeat; Problems in this system can cause abnormal heart rhythms called arrhythmias. That makes the heart stop beating.…
I. Introduction A. CPR is an emergency procedure that is performed when a person’s heart has stopped beating due to sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation uses chest compressions and breathing to try to mimic and restore your heart’s natural rhythm. B. Introduction to Four Main Topics 1. First, I will discuss a brief history of CPR. 2. Second, I will discuss the steps to perform CPR. 3. Third, I will share some statistics on CPR. 4. And fourth, I will discuss on where…
Specific Purpose: To demonstrate and inform the audience how to properly conduct CPR on an infant. Thesis: I would like to make this occasion a subject of much interest in saving a life, it’s about learning to conduct CPR on an infant correctly. Introduction: Conducting CPR is an important technique. Performing simple procedures and following some specific guidelines, you may save lives if a basic treatment is administered until professional medical help arrives. Attention grabber – As a…
of Christ” came out. The word passion had its complete meaning when this word was used in comparison to the death of Jesus Christ. Jesus actions show and say the true meaning of passion. A large amount of scholars have studied the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, his physical and mental damage began when Pilate was responsible for him. Roman soldiers were the people that damaged Jesus, scholars say that, “Preparations for the scourging were carried out when the Prisoner was stripped of His clothing…
Matthew chapter 27 records the trial and death of Christ. Needless to say, Jesus’ death was a monumental event in history. There were several things in the events of his arrest, trial, and death that are very noteworthy. Also, the theological significance of His death is worthy of review and contemplation. The arrest of Jesus Christ is a tale of deep betrayal. Judas Iscariot, a member of the original twelve disciples, was contacted by Caiaphas the high priest. Judas was contracted for thirty…