Advances in acute coronary care.
نویسنده
چکیده
THE pioneer mobile cardiac ambulance designed by Drs Pantridge and Geddes, is centred on the cardiac unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. The inpatient intensive care unit consists of eight single cubicles-situated in the centre of two communicating wards. Each cubicle is equipped for continuous monitoring of the patient, both at the bedside and also on an eight channel central monitor in the nursing station. Oxygen and suction are in each cubicle, and a mobile defibrillator on a trolley ready for immediate use.
منابع مشابه
Impact of Age on Risk Factors and Clinical Manifestations of Acute Coronary Syndrome: Observations From the Coronary Care Unit of Sulaimani, Iraq
Background: ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI ) are common types of acute coronary syndrome which are associated with the risk factors of age, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Objective: The present study aimed to examine the effects of age on the risk factors and clinical sym...
متن کاملThe Impact of Smoking Cessation Training-Counseling Programs on Success of Quitting Smoking in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Background: The smokers who use supportive programs have a greater chance to quit smoking. Smoking cessation recommendation is one of the most important prevention and treatment methods mentioned in care guidelines provided for patients with acute coronary syndrome. Aim: The main objective of this study is to determine the effects of training-counseling programs on smoking cessation in patients...
متن کاملComparison of the Clinical Manifestations of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Elderly and Non-elderly Patients Admitted to the Coronary Care Unit of Ayatollah Mousavi Hospital of Zanjan
Background and Objective: Coronary artery disease is the main cause of death in most societies, which is fatal symbol of acute myocardial infarction. Early diagnosis and treatment of this disease is the greatest impact on survival. But the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction has always been a challenge, particularly in elderly patients due to atypical manifestation. Since a large proportio...
متن کاملEffect of Teach- Back on Treatment Adherence in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Semi-Experimental Study
Background and purpose: Patients with acute coronary syndrome suffer from relapse and progression of disability due to poor adherence to treatment plans. The current study aimed to determine the effect of teach-back on treatment adherence in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Materials and methods: A semi-experimental study was carried out in 70 patients with acute coronary syndrome in car...
متن کاملLow high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and acute coronary syndrome in young patients admitted at a tertiary care facility
Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a cardiovascular disease which is related to mortality and morbidity among the Indians predominantly in the older age group. But, recently CAD has been found more often in young population. Hence, our study aims to observe the outcomes based on various categories of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels estimated during admission at the h...
متن کاملThe effect of supportive care plan on anxiety in patients with acute coronary syndrome after admission to CCU
Background & Aim: Many patients with cardiovascular disease suffer from some degree of anxiety after admission to the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU). Anxiety adversely affects patients’ recovery. High levels of anxiety increases mortality risk up to three times. This study aimed to determine the effect of pre-operative supportive care plan on anxiety of patients with acute coronary syndrome after admi...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
دوره 20 97 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1970