Cardiac arrest

In 1990, a 27 years old woman suffered cardiac arrest caused by potassium levels deprivation. She was resuscitated but because of oxygen deficiency, irreversible brain damage occurred. Rehabilitation efforts that included nerve stimulation therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy were unsuccessful. With diagnosis Persistent Vegetative State, she spent almost fifteen years in bed, nourished by the feeding tube. Terry died in 2005 when following the court order, her feeding tube was…

worth living? The government played a role in the decision in the Terri Schiavo case where they legislated withholding life treatment to Terri Schiavo. The government stepped in and ruled to allow the removal of the feeding tube because her cardiac arrest left her in an irreversible persistent vegetative state. This ruling was against the desires of the parents and the want of the legal guardian her husband. Where in the Constitution is government given this right? In addition, at what…

1. Based on our readings, what are the pro and con positions for the death penalty. The death penalty known as capital punishment is a ruling that has been a controversial topic in western society. The isn’t bipartisan, rather than based morality. The pros who argue in favor of the death penalty believe that it gives deterrence for other murders ensures that the offender will never commit another murder let alone any crime, retribution for the family they can get some comfort for the loss of…

Congress needs to support and pass a law to regulate the menus of fast food restaurants. By regulating the menu at fast food restaurants, Americans will no longer have the temptation of being able to purchase food that can give someone sudden cardiac arrest after eating one meal. As Americans, it is our job to rally together, and push for Congress to make this change. We need to help those, who cannot help themselves. The federal government, specifically Congress, is ultimately responsible for…

Sharon King, RN, BSN is an Administrative Supervisor. She is the house supervisor for the night shift. Her responsibilities include finding rooms for patient placement, and acts as a link of communication between the physician, nurse and patients. This helps her to communicate the identified glitches to the head doctor such as ethical dilemmas or internal conflict between a physician, nurse and a patient. She also responds to codes. When performing these responsibilities, she makes sure that…

Forty eight million surgical inpatient procedures were done in 2015, and the number has steadily gone up since then. Out of those forty eight million, 7.3 million were for the heart. That means that six of every ten surgeries are for the heart (“data”). The type of surgeon that studies and performs surgeries on the heart and lungs is called a cardiothoracic surgeon. As cardiothoracics (cardio) grows, there happened to be a point when it was not commonly known. Since cardio was not commonly known…

The deaths documented in the book are not to be blamed on other people. Ultimately, self-preservation is a survival necessity and although some failed to see self-preservation as a top priority. Some of the climbers cared more about other people’s health more than their own, which in the end did not benefit them. Every climber is responsible for themselves, once they are okay then they can assist others, though it is not their job to look after each person. No one person is responsible for the…

patients who have been transferred from the ICU’s to the floors. When they are called to a patient’s bedside they immediately assess and treat the patient with the goal of preventing the patient being transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), cardiac arrest, or death.…

various workplaces, and in most volunteer organizations. Below are the 6 top things you should know about CPR classes. • The letters CPR stand for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. The term refers to special maneuvers performed when somebody enters cardiac arrest; that is, when he or she stops breathing and their heart stops beating. In some cases, a victim can stop breathing without losing function of the heart as well. In these situations, only a pulmonary resuscitation needs to be performed.…

Making Ready: An Individual Study on the Importance of Maintaining Credentialing and its Effect on Readiness As healthcare professionals, a great amount of responsibility is placed upon us. The expectation to provide medical care at an exceptional level within our respective areas of specialization is forever present. The purpose of this essay is to take a practical look at the importance of maintaining the licenses (and related certifications) granted medical professionals in the military. We…