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Respiratory Syncytial Virus by Dzenana Kozlicic
By CPR St. Louis at February 20, 2012 | 6:32 am | 0 Comment
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, is a common respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages. It is predominantly present in winter months. RSV infections may lead to serious health complications in infants, young children, and older adults. It is also the most common cause of bronchiolitis, an inflammation of the small airways in the lungs. more...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by Nick Ferrugia
By CPR St. Louis at February 19, 2012 | 7:36 am | 0 Comment
MRSA stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive bacterium resistant to methicillin. In the United States, MRSA is the 10th leading cause of death in humans. It can cause wound infections, cellulitis, sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, food poisoning, toxic shock syndrome, etc. S. aureus is a prevalent bacteria commonly carried in the nose or on more...
Spinal Stenosis by Maureen Schleeper
By CPR St. Louis at February 17, 2012 | 7:25 am | 0 Comment
Pain, to some degree, is a part of everyday life for many people. Although pain can radiate from all parts of the body, one area that can cause a great deal of discomfort is the back. There are many causes of back pain, but one common cause is known as spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spaces in the spine begin to narrow causing pressure to more...
Take Blood Pressure in Both Arms
By CPR St. Louis at February 15, 2012 | 7:52 am | 0 Comment
A new study reveals that a systolic blood pressure difference of just 15 mmHg between the right and left arms could be a sign of Cardiovascular (CV) disease. It was found that this difference meant the increased risk of peripheral vascular disease by 2 ½ times and cardiovascular disease by 1.6 times. The recommendation to check both arms does exist as part of the more...
Nurses: How to Make Yourself More Marketable | St. Louis
By CPR St. Louis at February 15, 2012 | 7:46 am | 0 Comment
More and more employers around the country, regardless of the position, are favoring those who are Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified. It could even make the difference between being hired or promoted. ACLS certification can make you more valuable to your current and future employers and patients. If you think this might help you someday, CPR St. Louis more...
