1 Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) 1.1 Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Different types of cardiac operations are performed every day in hospitals varying in complexity to treat several lesions such as coronary artery bypass graft, heart valve replacement and total heart replacement. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a crucial technique employed in the majority of these operations (Punjabi and Taylor 2013). It takes over the function of the heart and lungs during the surgery to maintain the adequate circulation of oxygen and nutrients over the procedure. 1.1.1 Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) CABG is a common procedure that used CPB to treat the blockage of the coronary arteries. It diverts blood…
Family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation has been a topic of intense debate within the medical community. Medical professionals have concerns regarding the efficiency of the code process as well as the safety for all parties involved when family is allowed to stay for resuscitation. In contrast, family members desire to remain close to their loved ones, in what may be the last moments of their life. Meeting the psychosocial needs of the patient as well as their family members is at…
benefits) to make the decision. If the patient has not legally assigned a health care proxy, laws are made to choose the person that will take the decisions for him. 1. A guardian specifically authorized by the court to make such decisions. 2. Your spouse, if not legally separated from you, or your domestic partner. 3. Your son or daughter 18 years of age or older. 4. Your parent. 5. Your brother or sister 18 years of age or older. 6. Your close friend. That is if the patient has not…
Stage A: Agency Culture Our Mission and Vision Statement: Maryland Sports Sampling Program (MSSP) is a program created for children from low income families between the ages of 6 and 12. Our mission as a nonprofit agency is to get children to play an array of sports. Our vision is to have children from the Maryland area to come together and grow and develop through various sports. MSSP aims to accommodate the concepts of good sportsmanship, integrity, loyalty, and developing good teamwork…
also a life saver measure in CPR. This song is a trick to know the right amount of compressions to do per minute to an unresponsive person. This trick is one of the many tricks a nurse remembers to do their job efficiently. While a nurse is working in a CPR situation, there are certain traits nurses need to handle this and other stressful situations. Under these situations, the best types of people who can make a great nurse are problem solvers, caregivers, and hard workers. The first…
with the New Jersey Supreme Court decided that Joseph Quinlan has the right to withhold her daughter’s life-saving measure. Starting from this to subsequent cases, the patient’s right to refuse medical treatment as well as lifesaving intervention such as CPR has been widely acknowledged (Clark, Lucas, & Stephens, 1994). Subsequently, DNR order also became one of the patient’s right to stop health care provider’s attempt of resuscitation in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. In health…
Discussion Vascular access, along with airway management is a standard of emergency care, and is an essential part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in many groups of patients. Peripheral vascular access is the most efficient means of gaining vascular access as it’s induces minimal trauma, is the safest method of gaining access to venous circulation. It may however be difficult in stressful situations and require several attempts despite its widespread usage failure may result in prehospital…
INTRODUCTION I. Have you ever been in a situation where somebody has needed emergency care immediately? II. We never know when we will be in an emergency situation where someone will need our help. III. I have taken classes about CPR and am certified. IV. Hopefully, by the end you will be able to understand the basics of performing CPR. BODY I. First we have to learn the basics of CPR. A. Make sure the scene is safe and if someone is around have them call for help. B. Gently tap their…
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or better know as Cpr is an emergency procedure used to revive the heart. On average 70 percent of people either don't know cpr or have gotten how to how to administer the possibly life saving measure. All high schools should require a cpr course to be taking in order to graduate because Cpr saves lives, most cardiac arrest situations occur at home, and so they should be able to tell the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack. About 900 americans…