Advanced Life Support Skills

CONTENTS

Preface xxx
Acknowledgements xxx

Section 1. Advanced Airway Management Skills
Chapter 1 Endotracheal Intubation xxx
Chapter 2 Endotracheal Tube Extubation xxx
Chapter 3 Pediatric ET Intubation xxx
Chapter 4 Suctioning through an Endotracheal Tube xxx
Chapter 5 Nasaltracheal Intubation xxx
Chapter 6 Laryngoscopy with Magill Forceps xxx
Chapter 7 Insertion of the Esophageal Tracheal Combitube xxx
Chapter 8 End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Detection xxx
Chapter 9 Use of the Esophageal Detector Device xxx
Chapter 10 Pulse Oximetry xxx
Chapter 11 CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure xxx
Chapter 12 Needle Cricothyrotomy xxx
Chapter 13 Needle Thoracentesis xxx

Section 2. Medication Administration Skills
Chapter 14 Intravenous Cannulation xxx
Chapter 15 Intravenous Bolus Medication Administration xxx
Chapter 16 Heparin/Saline Lock xxx
Chapter 17 Medication Withdrawal From an Ampule or Vial xxx
Chapter 18 Endotracheal Medication Administration xxx
Chapter 19 Administration of Nebulized Medication xxx
Chapter 20 Intramuscular Medication Administration xxx
Chapter 21 Subcutaneous Medication Administration xxx
Chapter 22 IV Infusion Medication Administration xxx
Chapter 23 Medication Administration Using PVAD xxx
Chapter 24 Rectal Medication Administration xxx
Chapter 25 Use of Length-based Resuscitation Tape xxx
Chapter 26 Intraosseous Infusion xxx

Section 3. Cardiac Management Skills
Chapter 27 Application of Cardiac Monitor xxx
Chapter 28 Manual Defibrillation xxx
Chapter 29 Cardioversion xxx
Chapter 30 External Cardiac Pacing xxx
Chapter 31 Application of a 12-Lead ECG Monitor xxx

Glossary xxx

Index xxx