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Are you passionate about saving lives and ready to embark on a rewarding career in emergency medical services? Becoming a paramedic is a noble and fulfilling path. It demands dedication, a comprehensive educational background, and a commitment to providing advanced medical care in critical situations. To assist you, we have designed this step-by-step guide to… Read more
Picture this: A seasoned emergency room nurse, amidst a usual busy shift, encounters a sudden and frantic call for help. A patient, previously stable, now displays a flat line on the monitor – a classic case of Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA). Despite the calm exterior, the nurse’s mind races through the myriad of possibilities and… Read more
Cardiac arrest is a critical medical emergency that demands a coordinated and efficient response to maximize the chances of patient survival. Recognizing the need for standardized and evidence-based guidelines for in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA), the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) has developed a comprehensive set of recommendations known as the “Ten Steps Toward Improving… Read more
CPR training or cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a lifesaving skill that everyone should learn, and high school students are no exception. Teaching CPR to high school students goes beyond just preparing them for emergencies. It equips them with valuable life skills that can have a lasting impact. The incidence of sudden cardiac arrest among teenagers and… Read more
This time, we delve into a topic that’s essential for any healthcare professional dealing with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – we will help you to answer important questions on how to memorize ACLS drugs. As an ACLS expert, you understand the challenges you might face in remembering the crucial medications required during high-stress situations.… Read more
If you possess the knowledge to perform adult CPR, you have a good foundation to provide infant CPR or child CPR, as well. However, it’s important to note that there are distinct variations in the techniques and procedures used for each age group. These differences can significantly affect the success of CPR on infants and… Read more
A baby is less than 1/15 the size of the average adult. So, naturally, you should never perform Adult CPR on an infant. Instead, to save a baby’s life, you must learn Infant CPR and how it’s different. Read on to find out! Why is CPR Different for Infants? A baby’s musculature, bone density, size,… Read more
Nursing is an ever-changing profession, but one thing is very clear. Nurses continue to be in demand with no signs of slowing. And nurses have greater opportunities for specialization than they used to with many interesting and fast-growing nursing fields to choose from. Here are some you’ll want to learn more about. Is Nursing a… Read more
Continuing medical education (CME) is critical to your ability to deliver high-quality patient care. What is the purpose of CME if not to ensure professionals stay up-to-date and continually hone their skills in an ever-changing healthcare landscape? But just because something seems like medical education doesn’t mean it qualifies as a CME for your professional… Read more
2020-2025 ILCOR Guideline Updates While the ILCOR releases its updated guidelines and recommendations in 5-year cycles, with the last round of updates being the 2020-2025 guidelines, researchers have committed to a continuous evidence-evaluation process. These research-driven updates have allowed us to update our material as new recommendations emerge, ensuring our lifesavers are equipped with the… Read more