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Book Synopsis Counseling Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors by : Tony Smith, PH D
Download or read book Counseling Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors written by Tony Smith, PH D and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-22 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) kills appx. 365,000 Americans each year. Of the 10% who survive, 92% leave the hospital with serious neurological damage. This book is unique in that it was written by an SCA survivor. The author survived 40 minutes on CPR, leaving him with memory and mental health damage. In this book, he reviews numerous research studies on delusions, depression, insomnia, childhood trauma, urinary retention, anxiety, vitamin deficiency, anger, personality, burnout, low self-esteem, and nightmares - all relative to SCA. This wide-ranging book, complete with multiple sources, provides extensive insight into SCA and counseling those who survive this ruthless killer.
Book Synopsis Survivors of Sudden Cardiac Death by : Mary Jane Marquis Sauve
Download or read book Survivors of Sudden Cardiac Death written by Mary Jane Marquis Sauve and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Publisher :National Academies Press ISBN 13 :0309451914 Total Pages :137 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (94 download)
Book Synopsis Exploring Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Download or read book Exploring Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac arrest often strikes seemingly healthy individuals without warning and without regard to age, gender, race, or health status. Representing the third leading cause of death in the United States, cardiac arrest is defined as "a severe malfunction or cessation of the electrical and mechanical activity of the heart ... [which] results in almost instantaneous loss of consciousness and collapse". Although the exact number of cardiac arrests is unknown, conservative estimates suggest that approximately 600,000 individuals experience a cardiac arrest in the United States each year. In June 2015, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its consensus report Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival: A Time to Act, which evaluated the factors affecting resuscitation research and outcomes in the United States. Following the release of this report, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine was asked to hold a workshop to explore the barriers and opportunities for advancing the IOM recommendations. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.
Book Synopsis Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival by : Institute of Medicine
Download or read book Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac arrest can strike a seemingly healthy individual of any age, race, ethnicity, or gender at any time in any location, often without warning. Cardiac arrest is the third leading cause of death in the United States, following cancer and heart disease. Four out of five cardiac arrests occur in the home, and more than 90 percent of individuals with cardiac arrest die before reaching the hospital. First and foremost, cardiac arrest treatment is a community issue - local resources and personnel must provide appropriate, high-quality care to save the life of a community member. Time between onset of arrest and provision of care is fundamental, and shortening this time is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of death and disability from cardiac arrest. Specific actions can be implemented now to decrease this time, and recent advances in science could lead to new discoveries in the causes of, and treatments for, cardiac arrest. However, specific barriers must first be addressed. Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival examines the complete system of response to cardiac arrest in the United States and identifies opportunities within existing and new treatments, strategies, and research that promise to improve the survival and recovery of patients. The recommendations of Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival provide high-priority actions to advance the field as a whole. This report will help citizens, government agencies, and private industry to improve health outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest across the United States.
Author :Mickey S. Eisenberg, M.D. Publisher :University of Washington Press ISBN 13 :0295800291 Total Pages :280 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (958 download)
Book Synopsis Resuscitate! by : Mickey S. Eisenberg, M.D.
Download or read book Resuscitate! written by Mickey S. Eisenberg, M.D. and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone at any time. But in many cities, people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest are up to 46 times more likely to die than those who experience cardiac arrest in Seattle and King County, Washington, or Rochester, Minnesota--an astonishing and completely preventable variance in survival rates. In Resuscitate!, Mickey S. Eisenberg, an expert in emergency medical services (EMS), identifies fifty factors associated with the likelihood of surviving cardiac arrest and lays out twenty-five specific steps involved in raising a community's cardiac arrest survival rate. He offers recommendations for immediate and long-term improvement of EMS services, with actions that can be taken at local and national levels that will ultimately benefit anyone who needs emergency care, for any reason. This book will be valuable for EMS medical directors, administrators and supervisors, and personnel - paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers - as well as elected officials, health services administrators, and concerned citizens. In short, this book is for everyone who wants to learn what we can all do to help more people survive sudden cardiac arrest.
Book Synopsis Sudden Cardiac Death by : Patricia M. Owen
Download or read book Sudden Cardiac Death written by Patricia M. Owen and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the incidence, mechanisms, pathology, and risk factors related to sudden cardiac death; noninvasive and electrophysiologic evaluation of sudden cardiac death survivors; sudden cardiac death in children; ethical considerations; the nursing process as it relates to modern cardiac life support; basic and advanced cardiac life support practice; nursing diagnosis with pertinent assessment factors and interventions; and much more. As sudden cardiac death continues to be a major health and ethical challenge, this outstanding new book provides the theoretical and practical background nurses need to care for sudden cardiac death patients.
Book Synopsis A National Needs Analysis of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors by : Leslie Derian
Download or read book A National Needs Analysis of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors written by Leslie Derian and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychosocial outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest survivors have generally been studied in single center samples. Large, nationally representative patient surveys may offer different perspectives. The aim of the current study is to provide a needs analysis of health outcomes and psychosocial needs for this patient population. One hundred and eighty nine sudden cardiac arrest survivors (104 men, 84 women, 1 unreported) completed an online survey. A representative sample of time since cardiac arrest was achieved (28.0% within 2 years, 38.6% 2-5 years, 33.3% 5 or more years post-SCA). The self-report survey consisted of retrospective (time of cardiac event to 3 months post-cardiac event) and current ratings of health, which included quality of life, emotional health, and general health. A needs analysis for sudden cardiac arrest survivors addressing acute and long-term concerns was completed to aid in understanding appropriate educational programming for these patients. Approximately 81% of the sample had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator and 45% of patients had experienced at least one shock from their device. Patient ratings of post-sudden cardiac arrest health outcomes indicated notable change in quality of life (37.7% better, 37.2% same, 25.0% worse). Similar patterns in emotional health (33.8% better, 32.8% same, 33.3% worse) and general health (30.3% better, 46.3% same, 23.4% worse) were observed. The majority of patients reported desirable (excellent - very good - good) changes in quality of life (88.9%), emotional health (82.0%), and general health (84.1%), while others reported undesirable (fair - poor) current health ratings; quality of life (11.1%), emotional health (18%), and general health (16%). Emotional health emerged as the health functioning area most negatively impacted by sudden cardiac arrest. Needs analysis of top concerns demonstrated that the highest priority concerns were anxiety, depression, and fear of exercise across all time periods. Further analyses indicated that gender and secondary treatment type significantly impacted reported rates of anxiety, depression, and fear of exercise. To our knowledge, the current study examines patient reports from the largest sudden cardiac arrest sample in the literature. Findings highlight that immediate health outcomes post-sudden cardiac arrest are potentially adverse but many patients later report desirable quality of life, emotional health, and general health. Educational programming initiatives for sudden cardiac arrest patient issues may require shifting focus from broad health concerns to acute and long-term psychosocial needs.
Book Synopsis Code Blue- The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Manual by : Dr K C Sekhar
Download or read book Code Blue- The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Manual written by Dr K C Sekhar and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2024-02-16 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An estimated 5-6 lakh people die every year due to sudden cardiac death (SCD) i.e., an unexpected death that occurs within an hour of collapse. This amounts to 10% of total mortality and 1/5 th of all cardiovascular deaths. In sudden cardiac arrest, a sudden dangerous rhythm disturbance of the heart occurs, stopping blood flow to vital organs. Permanent brain damage occurs if the circulation is not restored within 3 to 4 minutes, and hopes of survival become remote by the time they are shifted to hospitals. On-the-spot bystander action in providing a life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cardiac massage) or CPR and early shock to the chest can improve survival by 60 to 80%. This manual comprehensively covers all aspects of sudden cardiac arrest across various age groups and situations. Containing 40 Chapters, 12 Annexures and 175 References, it delves deeply into the historical evolution and latest medical management protocols of this life threatening emergency. The manual will serve as a valuable reference book for all doctors, nurses and para medical staff posted in critical care units, casualty and the periphery.
Book Synopsis Health-related quality of life after cardiac arrest by : Johan Israelsson
Download or read book Health-related quality of life after cardiac arrest written by Johan Israelsson and published by Linköping University Electronic Press. This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Cardiac arrest is a major health problem worldwide. For many of the afflicted, cardiac arrest is the natural end of life. For others, it is an unexpected event suddenly striking in the middle of life. During the last decades, major efforts in treatment have contributed to more people surviving their cardiac arrest. However, previous research has mainly focused on survival, while the knowledge about health-related quality of life in survivors is sparse. Hence, there is a need for more research in order to extend the knowledge about the living situations among survivors and their spouses. For example, factors associated with health-related quality of life are not sufficiently investigated. Knowledge about such factors is important in order to develop interventions and to be able to improve post cardiac arrest care. In addition, existing research shows incongruent results concerning differences in characteristics and survival between men and women. In order to provide equitable care between sexes, further studies are warranted. Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to increase the knowledge of survival and health-related quality of life among people suffering cardiac arrest with focus on sex and other related factors. The specific aims were: to describe in-hospital cardiac arrest events with regard to sex and investigate if sex is associated with survival after controlling for known predictors and interaction effects (study I), to describe health status and psychological distress among in-hospital cardiac arrest survivors in relation to sex (study II), to investigate factors associated with health-related quality of life among cardiac arrest survivors treated with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator in relation to sex, and to compare their health-related quality of life with a general population, (study III) and to investigate if type D personality and perceived control among cardiac arrest survivors and their spouses were associated with their own and their partners’ health-related quality of life (study IV). Methods: The general design in all studies (I-IV) was quantitative, cross-sectional and correlational. This thesis is based on four different data collections. Data was systematically collected using national quality registries (I and II) or by sending questionnaires to survivors (III and IV) and their spouses (IV), treated at several different hospitals in Sweden. The sample size varied between 126 and 990 across the studies. The outcomes and explanatory study variables were chosen with respect to Wilson and Cleary’s conceptual model of health-related quality of life. The main outcome variables were survival after resuscitation, survival at hospital discharge, survival at 30 days post cardiac arrest (I), and health-related quality of life measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (II and III) and the EuroQol-5 dimensions (II-IV). In this thesis descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. The main statistics consisted of logistic and linear regression analyses, and structural equation modelling. Results: Male sex was associated with a better chance of survival to hospital discharge, but no associations between sex and survival after resuscitation or at 30 days were identified. More men than women received resuscitation attempts when suffering an in-hospital cardiac arrest (study I). Health-related quality of life among most cardiac arrest survivors was good (II-IV), even when compared to a general population (III). However, a significant proportion reported low health status and symptoms of anxiety and depression (II and III). Women reported worse health-related quality of life compared to men, and female sex was associated with poorer health-related quality of life in the multiple regression models (II and III). Several additional factors were identified to be associated with poorer health-related quality of life: being unemployed, having a type D personality, perceiving less control, suffering from more comorbidities and suffering from more ICD-related concerns (III). In addition, older age was associated with poorer (EQ VAS) or better (HADS Anxiety) health-related quality of life, depending of outcome measure (II). Moreover, perceived control and type D personality among the survivors were associated with health-related quality of life among their spouses, but not vice versa. Conclusions: Although, sex does not appear to be an important predictor for survival, the difference between men and women regarding the proportion of resuscitation attempts should be further investigated. The majority of survivors and their spouses report good health-related quality of life similar to general populations. However, a substantial proportion suffer from health problems. Since women in general report worse health-related quality of life compared to men a higher proportion of women may be in need of support. Several factors associated with worse health-related quality of life were identified and might be used during follow-up and rehabilitation. For example, identifying type D personality might be important when screening patients at risk for health problems. Perceiving more control could be targeted by health-supportive interventions, for example person-centered care. Healthcare professionals should make efforts to identify survivors at risk of poor health-related quality of life and offer individualized support when needed. Characteristics among survivors were associated with health-related quality of life in their spouses. Including spouses in follow-up care is therefore important. Wilson and Cleary’s conceptual model for health-related quality of life appears to be applicable for choosing outcomes in cardiac arrest research and might be helpful when designing interventions to improve post cardiac arrest care.
Book Synopsis The Silent Heart by : Larry J. Matthews
Download or read book The Silent Heart written by Larry J. Matthews and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-09-28 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans survive heart attacks. The journey back to a normal life is not always easy. In THE SILENT HEART, author Larry J. Matthews provides a road map of the physical and emotional obstacles encountered on his personal journey through the ten months following his heart attack and cardiac arrest. In this memoir, Matthews offers an intimate look into the mind of a heart attack survivor, sharing the events and his thoughts and feelings after his heart stopped beating. Combining personal experience with medical facts and reflections from his family, THE SILENT HEART shows the realities of heart disease, heart attacks, and rehabilitation as they affect not only the patient, but loved ones as well. THE SILENT HEART gives hope and encouragement to those facing the same hurdles in their lives by presenting firsthand insight into one mans personal experience, the road to recovery, and the goal of practicing heart-healthy living.
Book Synopsis Uncertainty and Depression in Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors by : Carolyn Chandler Main
Download or read book Uncertainty and Depression in Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors written by Carolyn Chandler Main and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sudden Cardiac Death by : Silvia Priori
Download or read book Sudden Cardiac Death written by Silvia Priori and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book draws on the established European guidelines from the ESCthat address the key issues in sudden cardiac death, such asidentifying individuals at risk prior to an episode of aventricular tachyarrhythmia or a sudden cardiac arrest, andresponding in a timely fashion to the person suffering the eventout-of-the-hospital. It presents an update on what is known aboutsudden cardiac arrest, from basic experimental studies to clinicaltrials, and serves as a complement to the ESC Core Syllabus on thissubject. Topics include epidemiology, genetics, arrhythmogenicmechanisms, risk stratification, autonomic nervous system andphenotypes. Disease states and special populations are alsocovered, as well as drug, device and ablation treatments, and costeffectiveness. All chapters are co-authored by experts from bothEurope and the US. The ESC Education Series This book is part of the ESC Education Series. The series isdesigned to provide medical professionals with the latestinformation about the understanding, diagnosis and management ofcardiovascular diseases. Where available, managementrecommendations are based on the established European Guidelines,which encompass the best techniques to use with each cardiacdisease. Throughout the series, the leading international opinionleaders have been chosen to edit and contribute to the books. Theinformation is presented in a succinct and accessible format with aclinical focus.
Book Synopsis A Psychosocial Assessment of Survivors of Sudden Cardiac Arrest by : Deborah Jean Tuggle
Download or read book A Psychosocial Assessment of Survivors of Sudden Cardiac Arrest written by Deborah Jean Tuggle and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sudden Cardiac Death, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics by : Raul Weiss
Download or read book Sudden Cardiac Death, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics written by Raul Weiss and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the number one killer in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 300,000 Americans every year. Thus, it is important for heart failure specialists to be knowledgeable about strategies to prevent, manage risk for, and treat conditions leading to sudden cawrdiac death. These topics and more are covered in this issue.
Book Synopsis Living With Grief by : Kenneth J. Doka
Download or read book Living With Grief written by Kenneth J. Doka and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1996. This book was produced as a companion to the Hospice Foundation of America's third annual teleconference. The Foundation, begun in 1982, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing leadership in the development of hospice and its philosophy of care for terminally ill people. The Foundation conducts educational programs related to hospice, sponsors research on ethical questions as well as the economics of health care at the end-of-life, and serves as a philanthropic presence within the national hospice community. Close to 90 percent of hospices in the United States reach beyond their own patients and families to become, in a variety of ways, a community resource on grief and bereavement That is part of the hospice mission and an important service which the Hospice Foundation of America encourages and tries to support Our annual teleconference is a major part of our effort and it, like all of our projects, is largely underwritten by contributions from individuals. The Hospice Foundation of America is a member of the Combined Federal Campaign through Health Charities of Americas. The Hospice Foundation of America is a member of the Combined Federal Campaign through Health Charities of America.
Author :United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :48 pages Book Rating :4.F/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Saving Lives by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment
Download or read book Saving Lives written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sudden Cardiac Death, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics by : Raul Weiss
Download or read book Sudden Cardiac Death, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics written by Raul Weiss and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the number one killer in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 300,000 Americans every year. Thus, it is important for heart failure specialists to be knowledgeable about strategies to prevent, manage risk for, and treat conditions leading to sudden cawrdiac death. These topics and more are covered in this issue.
