sufficient background and information about cardiac pacemakers to allow interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs) and telemetry strips of normal pacemaker behavior. For more in-depth information‚ such as would be necessary for programming pacemakers‚ a standard pacing text should be consulted. Several of these are listed in the bibliography. Most italicized terms are defined in the glossary at the end of the chapter. Anatomy The pertinent anatomy for cardiac pacing includes the sinoatrial (SA) node
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science staff (cardiac physiologist). A cardiac physiologist’s role comprises of recording and analysing a variety of physiological data required to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of different cardiac diseases (Scst.org.uk‚ 2016). They are qualified to perform a range of non-invasive cardiovascular procedures‚ from electrocardiograms to pacemaker and ICD checks which I have observed during placement. In addition‚ cardiac physiologists are also trained to assist in cardiac catheterization
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Sudden cardiac arrest is the largest cause of nature death in the United States‚ causing about 325‚000 deaths in the United States annually. Half of all heart disease deaths are caused by sudden cardiac arrest. (Cleveland Clinic) Sudden cardiac arrest is the sudden‚ unexpected loss of heart function‚ which is caused by abnormality in heart rhythm which is a result from problem with heart’s electrical. Sudden cardiac arrest is more frequent in adults in their mid 30’s and 40’s and is more likely
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Medications for cardiac arrest * Epinephrine 1mg iv bolus every 3-5 mins * Vasopressin- alternative to epinephrine * Treatment for vf‚ vt‚ pea‚ asystole * Dose: 40 units iv single * Norepinephrine – for severe hypotension * For low total peripheral resistant * Dose 0.1-0.5 mcg/kg/min infusion * Not use for cardiac arrest * Dopamine – Dose: 2-20 mcg/kg/min infusion‚ titrate to patient response * Do not administer in same iv line as Na bicarb * Dobutamine
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Assessment 2 – Congestive Cardiac Failure 1. Mr Wright’s admission states that he has CCF (congestive cardiac failure). Clearly define CCF. What organs and which body systems are affected by this disorder? Congestive cardiac failure defined Congestive cardiac failure (CCF) is a progressive disease of the heart‚ which involves loss of pumping ability by the heart. Congestive cardiac failure occurs when the myocardium loses its ability to pump enough blood to meet the body’s metabolic needs and is
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Case Study Delegation Coordination of care in healthcare is challenging as we provide care to different populations of people as exhibited in the case study. As the new nurse supervisor in the case study‚ I would take time to learn the functions of clinic support staff to gain understanding of the resources available to the nurse practitioners‚ nurses‚ and other patient support staff. Evaluating the information including scope of practice‚ protocols‚ and policies‚ for each discipline
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What are the positive and negative effects of communication in an organization? There is no denying the importance of communication in an organization‚ considering the fact that in an organization people belonging to different social and professional backgrounds come together to work for the same goals. "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw This quote pretty much sums up the root cause of all conflicts in the workplace
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Comparing the Cardiac muscle and the Skeletal muscle Differences Similarities Skeletal muscle is usually linked to bones by structures called tendons. Cardiac muscle is found in the heart. They are both important parts to the body. Skeletal muscle cells are usually arranged into cylindrical fibres with multiple nuclei and can be directly controlled by voluntary nerve signals from the nervous system. Cardiac muscle cells are normally shorter and are linked via gap junctions which allow compounds
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Maternity home in Michigan will need to be licensed under the same provisions as a child care or adult foster care facility. To open a group home for children or adults in Michigan are required to obtain the appropriate licensing through the Michigan Department of Human Services. The process is demanding‚ requiring the applicant to undergo significant preparation and planning to help ensure t the highest level of care. By state law one must follow these steps; Design a program design‚ listing the nature
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your college is located include medical services‚ environment‚ and lifestyles. A medical service is described as the many medical services provided by the healthcare system to help people be well. Examples of these services include prevention‚ cure‚ care‚ and rehabilitation. The second force environment is described as the physical and sociocultural setting in which someone lives. Examples of these include sanitation‚ violence‚ sunlight‚ and population density. The third force includes lifestyle and
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