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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Nursing Management of Cardiac Arrest


·         Administer oxygen by nasal cannula at 2-6l/min
·         Patient should be well supported in semi-fowler’s position
·         Encourage use of incentive spirometry fourth hourly
·         Provide calm and quiet environment
·         Perform head to toe assessment including lab values, daily weight  intake and output
·         Provide skin care and give stool softeners to avoid constipation
·         Assist in maintaining adequate nutritional intake
·         Adopt healthy life style and take prescribed medications   

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