Cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillation

Cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillation: Excerpt from Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)

Signs and Symptoms

Loss of consciousness, absent pulse, apnea, anuria, cool extremities

Treatment (Tx)

CPR, fluids, epinephrine, vasopressin, oxygen, mechanical ventilation, defibrillation, amiodarone, procainamide

Book Source Details

• Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
• Author(s): Springhouse
• Year of Publication: 2005
• Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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More About This Book: Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition) Authors: Springhouse Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Copyright: 2005 ISBN: 1-58255-370-X

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