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3 Steps of Stroke Assessment
By CPR St. Louis at December 6, 2011 | 6:28 am | 0 Comment
The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale checks three signs to assess for a stroke. The first is to check facial droop by asking the person to smile and checking for symmetry. Next is to ask them to hold both of their arms out in front with the palms of their hands facing up. The patient should do this with their eyes closed for at least ten seconds. If one of their arms more...
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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...
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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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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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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