ACLS Scenarios: Core Concepts for Case-Based Learning by Richard O. O. Cummins, Judy Graves

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ACLS Scenarios: Core Concepts For Care-based Learning is the 'missing link' for ACLS students. This Handbook lets students take the course the way the instructors are teaching it: in a scenario-based format. In addition, ACLS Scenarios: Core Concepts for Care-based Learning provides the only complete treatment of the ACLS Supplemental Cases (Shock, Toxicology, Drowning, Electrocution, Hypothermia, Trauma, Pregnancy). This text also introduces the Five Quadrads approach, a powerful new conceptual tool for ACLS providers.

Sheila Grossman

This new study guide maximizes the practitioner and/orstudents' ability to learn advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)content. Each algorithm according to American Heart Association (AHA)standards is discussed using the case studies. Practical informationis introduced using the Five Quads approach, which focuses on a primaryand secondary assessment. The purpose is to present a case-basedversus subject-based text for teaching and learning ACLS. The primaryoutcome of this is improved patient outcomes after emergencytreatment. This book is mandatory for all practitioners (MDs, RNs,and EMTs) working in emergency medical settings. It is the only bookavailable that integrates the algorithms, subject content, andreal-life case studies. This book is extremely easy to follow andoffers the learner options to review or study content during theanalysis of the case studies. The Five Quads conceptualize ideas andassist the reader in this process. This study guide presents the coreconcepts of each AHA algorithm in a case study format. Interventionsare comprehensively discussed after the reader has had an opportunityto independently analyze the case study and plan appropriate strategiesfor resolution of the medical problems. Sidebars present protocols,recommendations, and directions for use of equipment. Practicalcomments on the most effective pharmacological, physiological, andpsychosocial interventions are also discussed. It is very valuable asa resource for every practitioner caring for patients inlife-threatening crises.

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Reviewer:Sheila Grossman, PhD, RN (Fairfield University)
Description:This new study guide maximizes the practitioner and/or students' ability to learn advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) content. Each algorithm according to American Heart Association (AHA) standards is discussed using the case studies. Practical information is introduced using the Five Quads approach, which focuses on a primary and secondary assessment.
Purpose:The purpose is to present a case-based versus subject-based text for teaching and learning ACLS. The primary outcome of this is improved patient outcomes after emergency treatment.
Audience:This book is mandatory for all practitioners (MDs, RNs, and EMTs) working in emergency medical settings. It is the only book available that integrates the algorithms, subject content, and real-life case studies.
Features:This book is extremely easy to follow and offers the learner options to review or study content during the analysis of the case studies. The Five Quads conceptualize ideas and assist the reader in this process.
Assessment:This study guide presents the core concepts of each AHA algorithm in a case study format. Interventions are comprehensively discussed after the reader has had an opportunity to independently analyze the case study and plan appropriate strategies for resolution of the medical problems. Sidebars present protocols, recommendations, and directions for use of equipment. Practical comments on the most effective pharmacological, physiological, and psychosocial interventions are also discussed. It is very valuable as a resource for every practitioner caring forpatients in life-threatening crises.

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5 Stars! from Doody

Details from Seller

• ISBN: 0815115172
• Publisher: Mosby, Incorporated
• Pub. Date: December 1995
• Condition:

Comments from the Seller: 1996-01-15 Paperback Very Good Text book lg PBB: We give it to you straight: code # 109 box.

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