Description |
xiii, 111 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm |
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regular print |
Series |
ABC series from BMJ |
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ABC series |
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ABC series from BMJ
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Seria ABC.
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Contents |
1. Basic life support / Anthony J. Handley --2. Ventricular fibrillation / Michael Colquhoun, Charles D. Deakin, Douglas Chamberlain -- 3. The automated external defibrillator / Roy Liddle, C. Sian Davies, Michael Colquhoun, Anthony J. Handley -- 4. Asystole and pulseless electrical activity / Michael Colquhoun, A. John Camm -- 5. Management of peri-arrest arrhythmias / Michael Colquhoun, Richard Vincent -- 6. Airway control, ventilation, and oxygenation / Robert Simons -- 7. Post-resuscitation care / Peter A. Oakley, Anthony D. Redmond -- 8. Resuscitation in pregnancy / Stephen Morris, Mark Stacey -- 9. Resuscitation at birth / Anthony D. Milner -- 10. Resuscitation of infants and children / David A. Zideman, Kenneth Spearpoint -- 11. Resuscitation in the ambulance service / Andrew K. Marsden -- 12. Resuscitation in hospital / T. R. Evans -- 13. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in primary care / Michael Colquhoun, Brian Steggles -- 14. Resuscitation of the patient with major trauma / Charles D. Deakin -- 15. Near drowning / Mark Harries -- 16. Drugs and their delivery / Michael Colquhoun, David Pitcher, Jerry Nolan -- 17. Cardiac pacing and implantable cardioverter defibrillators / Michael Colquhoun, A. John Camm -- 18. Infection risks and resuscitation / A. J. Harry Walmsley, David A. Zideman -- 19. Teaching resuscitation / Ian Bullock, et al. -- 20. Training manikins / Gavin D. Perkins, Michael Colquhoun, Robert Simons -- 21. The ethics of resuscitation / Peter J. F. Baskett |
Summary |
"Using over 100 illustrations and clear explanation, this fifth edition of the 'ABC of Resuscitation' is a comprehensive and accessible guide containing practical information on all aspects of resuscitation including the latest advances in drugs, automated external defibrillators, and advanced life support. It has been revised in accordance with the latest guidelines from the European Resuscitation Council." -- BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
Previous ed.: 1999 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Audience |
The ABC of Resuscitation is an invaluable text for medical and paramedical practitioners, students, and all healthcare workers who need up to date information on resuscitation issues |
Subject |
CPR (First aid)
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First aid in illness and injury.
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Emergency medicine.
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Resuscitation.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
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First Aid.
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Resuscitation.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
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Resuscitation.
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Author |
Colquhoun, Michael (Michael C.)
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Evans, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
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Handley, Anthony J.
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ISBN |
0727916696 paperback |
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