Critical Cardiac Patient (20) » Allgemeine Information

A. Perform a detailed cardiovascular assessment
B. Identify patients experiencing an acute cardiac event (e.g., acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, primary arrhythmias, hemodynamic instability)
C. Use invasive monitoring during transport, as indicated, for the purpose of clinical management
D. Provide treatment for patients with acute cardiac events and hemodynamic abnormalities
E. Control cardiopulmonary support devices to patient condition as part of patient management (e.g., ventricular assist devices, transvenous pacer, intra-aortic balloon pump)
F. Assist in the control of cardiopulmonary support devices to patient condition as part of patient management (e.g., ventricular assist devices, transvenous pacer, intra-aortic balloon pump)
G. Conduct defibrillation during transport
H. Administer appropriate pharmacology for cardiac management