Author Archive
No Pulse
Posted by: | CommentsCardiac Arrest is asystole, which is absence of systole, failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation), a person loses consciousness, has no pulse, no blood pressure. The heart is not functioning at all. When the heart has stopped beating and pumping blood to the organs the person is dying and without proper intervention including the correct choice of medications to aid with CPR, this person will surely die. A person may still die when cardiac arrest has occurred, especially if reversible causes are not corrected. It is important for licensed medical professionals to consider an ACLS course to stay up to date with appropriate interventions following the algorithms approved by the American Heart Association.
Chest Pain | NTG
Posted by: | CommentsLet’s take a closer look at Nitroglycerin and what it is used for and then you will never consider using Nitroglycerin during a cardiac arrest. The key word here is… DURING. Not post cardiac arrest. The American Heart Association makes recommendations and approves medications based on data that has been researched and proven to be effective for certain types of heart arrhythmias. As a health care professional in the ER, ICU, PACU, or OR, it is our responsibility to stay current on medications that are used for different medical conditions. Let’s review what Cardiac Arrest is.
Education for CPR
Posted by: | CommentsEducating children are always a great idea too. But if the child is not able to comprehend the importance, for instance a 1 or 2 year old, then you will be the one that has to take precautions to keep them safe from medication that is intended for an adult. To small children some of the medications may appear to be like candy and therefore is very tempting for the child to consume. If at anytime you suspect that a child has taken medication that belongs to someone else or an adult, seek emergency medical treatment immediately. Physicians and nurses in the emergency room have also been trained from attending a PALS course that provides much needed knowledge to save a child’s life.
Flu Season
Posted by: | CommentsWith the new school year just around the corner, there are a few things that the students could learn to help combat the Flu season. This also includes the H1N1 flu. The flu is a virus and is spread through the air. Coughing and sneezing helps the virus travel through the air that we breath. If an individual breathes the particles in their respiratory tract, they are likely to come down with the flu. If your immune system is run down, for example, over working, not getting enough rest and eating right, you are a prime candidate to become infected with the virus.
Things to do to help avoid catching the flu:
-Cover your mouth when coughing, if possible cough into the bend of your arm on your clothing.
-Sneeze into the bend of your arm onto the clothing, this will prevent it from dispersing into the air.
-WASH,WASH your hands.
-Avoid crowded places when we are at the peak of flu season.
-Get the flu injection, if your physician does not object.
-Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep
-Eat a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner
-Try to exercise at least 3 times a week
All of these things are not guaranteed to keep you from getting the flu, but it will lessen your chances of contracting the flu and hopefully decrease the amount of time you have the virus
American Heart ACLS Class
Posted by: | CommentsWhen it comes to medication safety, it is best to keep the bottles out of reach and preferably have a cap that locks when placed back on the bottle. There are many devices that are available today that can secure cabinet doors. Do not put medications in a purse that does not have a cap that is locked. The containers that provide 7 days of medications should never be within a child’s reach. The majority of the time these will have numerous medications in each compartment and a child definitely does not need to ingest the different types and quantities of medicine. If you ever suspect that a child has taken any medication that is prescribed to an adult it is best to call 911, as the paramedics have been trained in providing life saving measures that were taught in a ACLS certification and they are required to be certified.
Atlanta CPR
Posted by: | CommentsWe are proud to offer the American Heart Association CPR course for the health care providers of Atlanta, Georgia. There are many Doctors and Nurses who are required to have the CPR class for credentialing. Our staff is glad to provide this CPR course in a calm and collective environment.
We are working health care professionals such as yourself. Our Instructors are very cognitive of your schedule. We make every effort to accommodate your busy schedule. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email to schedule your next CPR class.
Hello world!
Posted by: | CommentsWelcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
