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What is Epinephrine? Epinephrine also know as “adrenaline.” Adrenaline is a hormone secreted mainly by the medulla of the adrenal glands and that functions primarily to increase cardiac output and to raise glucose levels in the blood. Epinephrine is part of your sympathetic nervous system, which is part of your body’s emergency response system to […]
Read More >>What is a Lifevac Device? Lifevac is an emergency device used when an adult or child is choking. An obstructed airway (choking) being a relatively preventable injury, it has a considerable mortality burden globally, with increasing incidence. It is a non-invasive single-use device that can help clear an obstruction in someone’s airway. The device consists of […]
Read More >>The PALS Systematic Approach Initial Assessment The initial assessment is your quick “from the doorway” assessment you will observe the child’s appearance, breathing, and circulation. This will help you quickly identify a life-threatening condition if there is one activate emergency response and begin interventions. If there is NO life-threatening emergency start with the systematic approach […]
Read More >>Many people who work in the healthcare field—or who may be the first on the scene of an accident—need a higher level of CPR training this is called Basic Life Support. At CPR Training Austin we offer BLS for healthcare provider skills sessions. You may be wondering what is a “skills session” and what can […]
Read More >>We get this question asked a lot in our CPR courses. We are used to training on plastic mannikins in a controlled environment but that is far from real life. CPR classes prepare students to be able to confidently perform CPR and the necessary steps in order to save a life. There are inherently difficult […]
Read More >>Basic EKG Measure Regularity Normal Sinus Rhythm Sinus Bradycardia Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Characteristics HR >150, P waves often hidden Symptoms Palpitations, racing heart, weakness, fatigue, SOB, diaphoretic Treatments Vagal maneuvers, Adenosine 6 mg IVP (1st dose) 12 mg IVP (2nd dose), Synchronized Cardioversion (low energy shock sync with R wave, not the same as AED […]
Read More >>This will be a guide on how to submit Class B credits to the AANA for CRNA education CME
Read More >>What is the Heartcode? Heartcode is an online comprehensive learning program provided by the American Heart Association. Heartcode is a hybrid learning option (part online and part in person). Heartcode and mandatory in-person skills check will allow the student to get certified by American Heart Association. The first step entails the student taking the majority […]
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