Emergency Medical Services. Группа авторов

References CHAPTER 8: Vascular access Introduction Benefits Risks PERIPHERAL IV ACCESS Intraosseous Access Central intravenous access Special considerations Ultrasound‐guided IV access Conclusion References CHAPTER 9: Chest pain and acute coronary syndromes Introduction General approach Role of emergency medical dispatch The 12‐lead electrocardiogram Medications Prehospital fibrinolysis Systems of care for STEMI EMS transport Other common causes of chest discomfort Summary References CHAPTER 10: Cardiac dysrhythmias Introduction Evaluation Controversies Protocols Summary References CHAPTER 11: Cardiac procedures and managing technology Introduction Short‐term mechanical circulatory support devices Long‐term mechanical circulatory support devices Electrical cardiac support devices Pericardiocentesis Conclusion Acknowledgment References CHAPTER 12: Cardiac arrest systems of care Introduction Epidemiology of Cardiac Arrest Elements of a Community Cardiac Arrest Care System Role of the Medical Director Optimizing System Design Summary References CHAPTER 13: Cardiac arrest: clinical management Introduction Specific interventions Principles of management Post cardiac arrest care Summary References SECTION IV: Medical Problems CHAPTER 14: The challenge of the undifferentiated patient Introduction History Taking Physical Examination The truly Undifferentiated Patient Conclusion References CHAPTER 15: Altered mental status Introduction Assessing mental status Approach to the patient with AMS Presentations, etiologies, and treatments Conclusion References CHAPTER 16: Syncope Introduction Pathophysiology Assessment Differential diagnosis Treatment Disposition Summary References CHAPTER 17: Seizures Introduction Pathophysiology Differential diagnosis