If you are seeking help and instruction on advanced life support then this book is what you need. The book covers all of the 2010 recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). The next recommendations from ILCOR will be released in 2015, so the information in this book is current. The information in this book is extensive and supported with references from international literature. The book covers the fundamentals of basic life support or BLS and moves onto advanced life support or ALS, which is also known as ACLS in many countries.
The book covers all of the major acls algorithms, including management of a defibrillator, the management and treatment of shockable and non-shockable rhythms, severe bradycardias and severe tachycardias. Causes of cardiac arrest are discussed with treatment options provided. Medications used in a cardiac arrest are also explored along with the necessary doses.
If you want to understand adult advanced life support then this book is for you.
The book covers all of the major acls algorithms, including management of a defibrillator, the management and treatment of shockable and non-shockable rhythms, severe bradycardias and severe tachycardias. Causes of cardiac arrest are discussed with treatment options provided. Medications used in a cardiac arrest are also explored along with the necessary doses.
If you want to understand adult advanced life support then this book is for you.
