Critical Care NursingThis popular book includes coverage of cardiac rhythms, cardiac transplantation, pacemakers, organ donation, GI surgery, pain management, ventricular assist devices, transportation, oncologic emergencies, and pediatric care. Also features expansive coverage of respiratory support, infection control, CHF, intra-aortic balloon pumping, shock, and the psychosocial impact of critical illness. This book provides the information required by the critical care nurse in a quick reference, outline format. |
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... cause and rate . Sinus bradycardia may be asymptomatic and may also cause decreased cardiac output . SA Block 1. Cause . SA block occurs when there is an alteration in the conduction of the impulse from the SA node to the ...
... cause and rate . Sinus bradycardia may be asymptomatic and may also cause decreased cardiac output . SA Block 1. Cause . SA block occurs when there is an alteration in the conduction of the impulse from the SA node to the ...
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... Cause . In nonparoxysmal junctional tachycardia , also known as ac- celerated junctional rhythm , impulses originate ... cause , ventricular rate , and underlying medical status . Usually no significant hemodynamic effect occurs ...
... Cause . In nonparoxysmal junctional tachycardia , also known as ac- celerated junctional rhythm , impulses originate ... cause , ventricular rate , and underlying medical status . Usually no significant hemodynamic effect occurs ...
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... cause . a . If potassium depletion is the cause of the alkalosis , correct by administering potassium chloride as prescribed , but observe care- fully for hyperkalemia as the alkalosis resolves . b . Control vomiting with antiemetics ...
... cause . a . If potassium depletion is the cause of the alkalosis , correct by administering potassium chloride as prescribed , but observe care- fully for hyperkalemia as the alkalosis resolves . b . Control vomiting with antiemetics ...
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John B Sanders MN RN CCRN Nurse Coordinator Arrhythmia Service | 26 |
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