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Adult CPR
The most recent version of the AHA basic life support (BLS) algorithm appears in the following table or can be accessed here. Important practices described in the CPR-ECC Guidelines are summarized below. ●Chest compressions – Chest compressions are the most important element of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Interruptions in chest compressions during CPR, no matter how brief, […]
Endocarditis
Complications of infective endocarditis (IE) include cardiac, neurologic, renal, musculoskeletal, and pulmonary complications as well as complications related to systemic infection (including embolization, metastatic infection, and mycotic aneurysm). More than one complication can occur simultaneously. Cardiac complications include heart failure, perivalvular abscess, pericarditis, and intracardiac fistula. Heart failure is the most common indication for cardiac […]
