CARDIAC STATUS
		PLAN Routine Cardiac Upkeep: Ensure fluid balance. Maintain electrolytes-      4< K+ < 5 meq/ml           Mg++> 2 meq/ml Replace blood loss with blood Think of ATYPICAL presentations of myocardial infarction Check Digoxin levels Get an 12 lead EKG when worried about coronary ischemia Address Specific Problems: Codes: ACLS Hypotension/Shock: Stable/ Unstable CHF-Congestive Heart Failure: Tachydysrhythmias Chest Pain Hypertension Alpha/Beta Agonist

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