If you work in emergency response, intensive care units, the emergency department, anesthesia units, telemetry departments, outpatient surgery centers, advanced dentistry, respiratory therapy departments, some pharmacy departments, cardiac catheterization labs, etc or if you are an advanced healthcare provider for that matter, it is essential that you are aware of all the important medical procedures that are in existence in order to never be in a fix during medical emergency scenarios specially during cardiac emergencies. A cardiac arrest is life-threatening which spares no one, not even a child. A victim would require immediate treatment in order to survive. The only form of treatment which can revive such a victim is proper application of the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation procedures which is a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths. These procedures were brought to the fore by the renowned American Heart Association. If you are looking forward to learning the techniques then make sure to go for an accredited training site. If you are a resident of Louisville you can enroll for a CPR program at the AHA accredited CPR Louisville where training is conducted by certified instructors.
ACLS Training Classes- ACLS is the acronym for Advanced Cardiac Life Support which has specifically been designed for the advanced healthcare providers and for people who work in the above-mentioned departments in the medical field. In the classes students would get to utilize their assessment skills, cardiac rhythm interpretation skills and knowledge of the ACLS treatment algorithms to manage cardiac arrest, cardiovascular emergencies and respiratory arrest. The classes will make you well-equipped to deal with any cardiac emergency effectively and successfully. At the end of an ACLS class Louisville expect to be certified.
Read on to know about “Multiple Sclerosis” written by students currently in programs that include all healthcare providers such as nursing, chiropractic, pre-med, dental, dental hygiene, therapists, etc.
Multiple Sclerosis- Multiple Sclerosis is basically an autoimmune disorder which causes the body’s immune systems to consume the myelin which is a protective covering on a body’s nerves which in turn causes many communication problems between vital parts of one’s body. It has no cure but treatments are available to help avoid attacks and in managing the progression of the disease.
• The symptoms can vary from person to person and some of the symptoms includes numbness or weakness of limbs, partial or complete loss of vision or pain during eye movement, blurred or double vision, tingling pains around the body, shocking sensations with specific head movements, tremors or lack of coordination, slurred speech, fatigue, bladder control problems and dizziness. In some cases, heat sensitivity can be a problem.
• Multiple Sclerosis is caused by genetics but not in all cases, the other contributors to the disease includes environmental effects, viruses and hormones. Multiple sclerosis could be due to geological placement and ethnicity and it can mainly be seen in Caucasians than in other racial groups, it is seen more in parts of Scotland, Scandinavia and northern Europe.
• There are many forms of treatment for this disorder so consult a doctor or a general practitioner. Treatment options for multiple sclerosis can vary from therapeutic techniques to invasive procedures. Some therapeutic, non-invasive treatments can include medications that modify the disease. A popular invasive procedure includes deep brain stimulation which is an effective way to control tremors. If you or your loved one has Multiple Sclerosis, you can make your life easier through detailed research and advice from a professional like a neurologist.
For more information or to enroll for a CPR program at CPR Louisville get in touch with us by calling us on 502-804-6132.
No comments:
Post a Comment