The issue of resuscitation

Article Abstract:

Medical personnel frequently have to face an ethical dilemma when deciding whether or not it is appropriate to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a patient. CPR could lead to the recovery of the patient, but his quality of life may be adversely affected. Not all patients should be given CPR treatment. Professionals and at-risk patients may decide the appropriate course of action in case of respiratory or cardiac arrest, although studies show there is often a difference between what the professionals believe is the appropriate course of action and what the patient actually wants.

Ethical aspects, CPR (First aid), Cardiac arrest, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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When to use antihypertensives

Article Abstract:

It is usually possible to gradually reduce very high blood pressure by using oral antihypertensive agents. Sometimes, it may be necessary to quickly reduce a very high blood pressure in a high-dependency unit. If intravenous treatment is needed, the most commonly used drug is sodium nitroprusside.

Hypertension, Drug therapy

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Administration of inotropes

Article Abstract:

Guidance for nurses on the safe administration of inotropes to cardiac patients is presented. Information on the effect of adrenaline, dobutamine and dopamine, and techniques, dose and nursing care each requires, is given.

Dosage and administration, Epinephrine, Dopamine, Adrenergic receptors, Dobutamine

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