Advanced Cardiac Life Support A Practical Guide

In the event of an adult cardiac arrest, it is essential to be able to respond rapidly, safely and effectively. One third of in-hospital cardiac arrests result from ventricular fibrillation, an eminently treatable rhythm.Evidence-based approach following the latest Resuscitation Council (UK) and European Resuscitation Council guidelinesContains guidance on the use of new automatic defibrillatorsWritten by an experienced resuscitation training officer who is also a qualified nurse and former CCU Charge Nurse