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CPR Classes in St. Louis | AED Training Video
By CPR St. Louis at November 21, 2011 | 5:53 pm | 0 Comment
Watch as Nurse Kimberly from CPR St. Louis demonstrates how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This is a core component for any Basic Life Support (BLS) class that is American Heart Association certified. Nursing students, medical students and other emergency training programs require BLS certification. AED Training Video | CPR St. more...
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Questions to Ask Your OB-GYN by Tracy Rosner
By CPR St. Louis at November 21, 2011 | 7:01 am | 0 Comment
Once a year women get a chance to check the status of their health which could save lives from a simple check-up. Some women find themselves feeling better by not finding out if there is any danger, but the time visited to question a local OB-GYN could be the solution for relief and a healthier, safer life. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ more...
Stroke Algorithm Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS)
By CPR St. Louis at November 20, 2011 | 6:17 am | 0 Comment
The American Heart Association has included the suspected stroke algorithm in its Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course curriculum. Continued research provides both members of the community and healthcare providers with detailed information to better facilitate the care of a suspected stroke victim. For first-time ACLS students, the American Heart Association has more...
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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...
