Cardiopulmonary bypass

1 Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) 1.1 Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Different types of cardiac operations are performed every day in hospitals varying in complexity to treat several lesions such as coronary artery bypass graft, heart valve replacement and total heart replacement. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a crucial technique employed in the majority of these operations (Punjabi and Taylor 2013). It takes over the function of the heart and lungs during the surgery to maintain the adequate circulation of oxygen and nutrients over the procedure. 1.1.1 Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) CABG is a common procedure that used CPB to treat the blockage of the coronary arteries. It diverts blood…

The purpose of the project is to teach professionals, faculty, students, Buddhist nuns, and others in advancing their understanding of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (“CPR”), and basic forms of first-aid focusing on splints and burns. As one who is certified to administer CPR by the American Red Cross (“ARC”), I relied heavily on the ARC in preparing my presentation. (American Red Cross, 2015). I also used mannequins in my presentation to demonstrate how to administer CPR. All of the training…

Often seen in medical shows, like Grey’s Anatomy, CPR is a real lifesaving technique that saves many lives daily. Medical shows tend to be more glamorous and not as grounded as the realistic profession is. A common misconception with CPR and television is that a few minutes with CPR a patient is well. Anyone can learn this skill but television does not give the full functioning picture. This incredible skill is taught to many from lifeguards to a stay at home parent. The ability to learn CPR is…

CPR Mask Response Heart disease and sudden cardiac arrests in people around the world are rapidly on the increase due to a number of health problems. Knowing how to address the situation on how to perform CPR including the removal of the ventilation mask from the packaging to applying the mask correctly and performing the CPR correctly can be the difference between life and death. When a single rescuer without any CPR training when faced with the problem of performing CPR can face many…

I wish more people knew that under Good Samaritan Laws, voluntary rescuers are legally protected when aiding those in sudden cardiac arrest distress. Before becoming a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), I was completely unaware of the Good Samaritan Laws. In fact, I fallaciously believed that medical equipment such as an AED could only be handled by medical professionals. The widespread lack of awareness of Good Samaritan Laws prevents many from assisting in a sudden cardiac arrest…

brain damage and then die when their heart stops beating. “... [T]he lack of oxygenated blood can cause brain damage in only a few minutes"(Mayo Clinic). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, most commonly known as CPR, is a technique used in many emergencies such as a heart attack or a near drowning experience, in which someone's breathing, has stopped or their heartbeat has ceased (Mayo Clinic). Using CPR during medical emergencies will give the patient a higher chance of survival. Therefore,…

I have had many moments recalling fond memories of the first time I stayed away from home by myself. It was at ALERT Academy in Sandy Springs Texas, and the program was called Skills Training for Emergency Preparedness, or STEP. The program was designed for Christian young ladies and was set up similarly to what I imagine boot camp would be like, though not as strict. While I was there, I learned canoeing, search and rescue, CPR, first aid, AED training, survival training, basic home…

anxiously awaiting a shockable rhythm on the monitor however, that shockable rhythm never displayed on the monitor. The doctor took charge of the situation, calling out when to administer the variety of drugs that could help the heart beat , when to stop and begin CPR, and when to check for any signs of life. It was a truly chaotic discombobulated scene, but all was united with one goal, to try to save the patients life. Like I said before, I have worked many codes so I had a good idea of what…

NURS 6303 Health Care Issues and Policy Critical Analysis #2 Adrieanna D. Cox March 27, 2017 Arkansas State University The aim of the article “After the DNR: Surrogates who persist in requesting cardiopulmonary resuscitation” is to examine the roles that physicians play in end of life care along with surrogates who insist that their loved ones receive CPR even if the patient’s treatment team does not see such treatment as beneficial to the patients care. The authors found that…

CPR and The Renaissance A heart beats to signify life. The beating of the heart could be interpreted either physically or metaphorically. If a heart stops to beat, life is no longer existent. A beating heart can represent and symbolize two topics: resuscitation and religion. This can relate to the process of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the reformation of the Roman Catholic Church during the Renaissance. Both CPR and the reformation of the Catholic Church during the Renaissance can…