This practical, easy-to-use reference facilitates the administration of 39 of the most complex and common IV infusion drugs used in critical care. Section I presents at-a-glance algorithms covering the ACLS Guidelines for Adult Emergency Cardiac Care. Section II offers a Quick Mixing Guide for intravenous infusion drugs. And, Section III covers each of the most complex and common IV infusion drugs in detail, presenting all of the data needed for safe administration.
Cardiac Care Algorithms Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)/Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) Asystole Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA): Clinical Signs and Treatment Symptomatic Bradycardia Narrow QRS Tachycardia Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter Algorithm Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome Algorithm Sustained Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Wide QRS Tachycardia of Unknown Origin Initial Assessment and General Treatment of the Patient with an Acute Coronary Syndrome Management of ST-Segment Elevation MI Management of Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Segment Elevation MI Management of Patient with a Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome and Nondiagnostic or Normal ECG Management of Acute Pulmonary Edema Management of Hypotension/Shock: Suspected Pump Problem Management of Hypotension/Shock: Suspected Volume Problem Management of Hypotension/Shock: Suspected Rate Problem