| Code blue: what to do? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19830990 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cardiac arrest may occur intraoperatively at any time. The purpose of this article is to help the reader recognize and assist in the management of an intraoperative cardiac arrest. Patients who are at risk for cardiac arrest in the OR are identified and different types of pulseless arrythmias are identified. Roles of perioperative personnel are suggested and documentation during the code is discussed. |
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Authors:
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Joan Porteous |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian operating room nursing journal Volume: 27 ISSN: 0712-6778 ISO Abbreviation: Can Oper Room Nurs J Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-16 Completed Date: 2009-12-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8406632 Medline TA: Can Oper Room Nurs J Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 22-4, 26-8 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Health Sciences Centre Adult OR. |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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methods*,
nursing Documentation Heart Arrest / diagnosis, etiology, therapy* Humans Intraoperative Care / methods*, nursing Intraoperative Complications / diagnosis, etiology, therapy* Monitoring, Intraoperative / methods, nursing Nurse's Role Nursing Assessment / methods Nursing Records Operating Room Nursing / methods* |
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