Understanding the drugs used during cardiac arrest response

Article Abstract:

The survival of the patient during cardiac arrest depends on a rapid response that provides high-quality treatment based on latest guidelines, and administration of the correct drugs is an important aspect of this process in which nurses have an increasingly important role. The pharmacological treatment of cardiac arrest is discussed with respect to use of drugs in cardiac arrest resuscitation, the rationale for their use, dosage, and problems likely to be encountered.

Drug therapy, Practice guidelines (Medicine), Cardiac arrest, Drug overview

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The diagnosis of brainstem death and its implications

Article Abstract:

The concept of brainstem death is relatively new and has been developed in response to advances in medical treatment such as mechanical ventilation. The idea that it is the same as death of the whole person has been tested in medical research and legally, has provided evidence to support the withdrawal of advanced medical treatment and for discussion of organ donation.

Public affairs, Ethics, Diagnosis, Artificial respiration, Mechanical ventilation, Terminal care, Ethical aspects, Medical ethics, Brain death

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The role of nurses in managing patients with heart failure

Article Abstract:

Heart failure is a clinical syndrome caused by a reduction in the heart's ability to pump blood around the body. The prevalence of heart failure is increasing due to coronary heart disease (CHD), despite the declining overall mortality from CHD.

United Kingdom, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Risk factors, Heart failure, Cardiac patients

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