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What You Need to Know about Postpartum Depression by Gabe Wood
By CPR St. Louis at November 29, 2011 | 5:00 am | 0 Comment
It’s been a couple of weeks since you’ve given birth and you can’t seem to get rid of those daunting “baby blues” that come along with childbirth. The energy levels you once felt before the pregnancy have diminished making it hard for you to have the motivation to do anything. You’re irritated and vulnerable and have lost your appetite for all food. more...
How to Get CPR Certified | St. Louis MO
By CPR St. Louis at November 25, 2011 | 6:41 am | 0 Comment
CPR Classes In St. Louis You do not need to be a doctor, nurse, dentist, or healthcare professional to take a CPR class. In fact, cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest, both life-threatening conditions, happen frequently outside of healthcare facilities. Members of the St. Louis community can play a big part in the American Heart Association’s Chain of Survival. Early more...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) by Alena Lancaster
By CPR St. Louis at November 23, 2011 | 9:30 am | 0 Comment
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also known as PCOS, is an endocrine disorder caused by the imbalance of female sex hormones. Female sex hormones include progesterone, estrogen and a hormone known as androgens. Androgens are also called male hormones and in patients that have PCOS androgens levels are elevated above normal and there are changes in the other hormones as well. more...
How To Manage An Adult Patient With Respiratory Arrest
By CPR St. Louis at November 22, 2011 | 6:07 am | 0 Comment
In the clinical setting it is more likely to witness a patient suffering from respiratory arrest than cardiac arrest. Because of this it is just as important for healthcare providers to understand the proper way to manage and treat a patient who is suffering from respiratory failure. The first three steps taken when a nurse, doctor, or patient care technician finds a more...
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Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS)
By CPR St. Louis at November 21, 2011 | 6:05 pm | 0 Comment
Listen as Nurse Kimberly from CPR St. Louis explains the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale. She also gives step by step instructions on how to use it to determine if someone is having a stroke. Assessing for a Stroke (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-4816419112981891", more...
