cardiology and resuscitation

consists of arteries, veins, capillaries, and the heart

cardiovascular system

• ensures the flow of oxygenated blood throughout the body

• uses the atrium, venticles, and aorta

• in the process of this delivery, by products are carried to the systems that function to rude the body of waste like the urinary ir digestive systems.

cardiovascular system

carry blood to the heart

veins

carry blood away from the heart to the body

artieries

• for the system to function there must be an adequete volume of blood, patent valves, and functional vessels that dilate to allow blood flow

circulation is the system of flow

build up of plaque forms inside the walls of the blood vessels. This obstructs blood flow and interferes with their ability to dilate or contract

atherosclerosis

Low cardiac output creates decreased oxygenation to the body. This low output keeps the heart from performing at full pressure/force to send adequate amounts of oxygenated blood throughout the body, resulting in pump failure. Over time, this condition can impair organ functions.

cardiogenic shock

the heart’s pumping mechanism is weaker, resulting in slower blood flow throughout the heart and in turn the entire body. This lack of pumping action creates fluid stasis around the heart and congestion in the lungs.

Congestive heart failure

is defined as acute or chronic high blood pressure outside of the normal range. Identification of classic signs and symptoms that create hypertensive emergencies is key to accurate and timely treatment. The ideal blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association, is 120/80. High blood pressure is defined as 140/90 or higher.

hypertension

• should be used on patients for which CPR is not producing a pulse and/or the patient is unresponsive.

• should be used on all unresponsive patients without palpable pulses. The defibrillator will monitor and analyze if a shock is needed at any point during the time care is being provided. Always follow the defibrillator’s instructions before delivering a shock.

AED

in a child is typically a benign and self-limiting condition related to an acute illness. Respiratory issues, such as choking, are typically the cause of cardiac events in children without previous cardiac history.

chest pain

Cardiac arrest is described as the complete cessation of the heart’s electrical and/or mechanical system to function. This is not the same as a heart attack, which is caused from a blockage that prevents blood flow to the heart.