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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by Karissa Willard
By CPR St. Louis at November 19, 2011 | 9:59 am | 0 Comment
Multiple Sclerosis is a non-fatal neurological disease, effecting nearly 2.1 million people worldwide. MS as its often abbreviated, involves the destruction of myelin tissues and damage to nerve fibers called axons. Myelin is the fatty insulating layer that forms around nerves. Its purpose is to speed the transmission of impulses along nerve cells. MS harshly affects this more...
First Time ACLS: 1 Day Only Class Agenda
By CPR St. Louis at November 18, 2011 | 7:13 am | 0 Comment
First Time ACLS: 1 Day Only Class Agenda and Course Content Sign In Good Morning and Introduction Science Overview ( video and discussion ) ACLS and BLS surveys ( video ) Station #1 - Airway Management -Review airway management - Introduce multiple airways - Intubation - Respiratory Arrest - Group Practice and Skills check Station #2 - CPR with an AED - 1 more...
What is Raynaud’s Disease by Chelsea Gamewell
By CPR St. Louis at November 17, 2011 | 5:43 pm | 0 Comment
Raynaud’s Disease is a rare condition, which most find to be a nuisance more than a disability. It is most commonly found in women or people who live in cold climates. There are two different classifications of this disease, secondary and primary Raynaud’s. The primary is the more common of the two classifications. Secondary comes into effect, because of another more...
What Is A Migraine? by Kristen Coleman
By CPR St. Louis at November 16, 2011 | 7:16 am | 0 Comment
A migraine is a vascular headache, started by changes in the blood vessels of the head. The blood vessels vasoconstrict or tighten, making it difficult for blood to be pumped to the brain as it normally would. The pain of a migraine can strike a sufferer at any time. The pain is usually a throbbing or pounding on the front, back, or sides of the head. It can make a person more...
What is Broselow Tape?
By CPR St. Louis at November 14, 2011 | 8:11 am | 0 Comment
Broselow Tape is a complete system used by healthcare providers in critical situations with pediatric patients. Paramedics, nurses, doctors, and others who treat infants and children are trained on how to use the tape. The use of Broselow tape is also covered in the American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Class. Broselow Tape is a color coded more...
