Category: BLS

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  Pacemaker vs Defibrillator: What’s the Difference?

  11/12/2024

  Heart conditions are among the leading causes of death worldwide and affect over 17.9 million people annually. Several advanced medical devices, such as pacemakers, defibrillators,…

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  Heart Disease: Facts and  Statistics You Must Know

  06/12/2024

  Heart disease can be dangerous if not treated on time. This life-threatening condition has a lot of facts and statistics. The statistics mainly show how…

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  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) – Diagnosis and Treatment

  05/12/2024

  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain…

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  Heimlich Maneuver For Dogs: How To Use If My Dog Is Choking

  29/10/2024

  Being naturally curious, dogs occasionally let their curiosity lead them to investigate every nook and cranny of their environment, sometimes resulting in chaos. According to…

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  What Is BLS and What Does It Involve in Healthcare?

  29/10/2024

  Basic Life Support (BLS) is a critical skill in the medical field, essential for healthcare providers and first responders. Over 475,000 Americans die from cardiac…

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  Hemostasis: Stages and How the Process Stops Blood Flow

  29/10/2024

  Hemostasis is the body's natural defense mechanism against blood loss. This complex process involves various components working together to seal damaged blood vessels and prevent…

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  Your Guide to Using the Recovery Position as First Aid

  18/10/2024

  The recovery position, also called the lateral recumbent position, is a key first aid technique used to place an unconscious or injured person in a…

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  Oropharyngeal Airway: How To Insert an Oropharyngeal Airway

  17/10/2024

  Did you know that airway obstruction is one of the leading causes of accidental death? According to a study, 47.9% of oropharyngeal airways were properly…

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  Paradoxical Breathing: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

  15/10/2024

  Paradoxical breathing is a condition in which the chest moves in the opposite direction than normal during breathing. Instead of expanding when you breathe in,…

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  Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

  14/10/2024

  Ventricular fibrillation (V-Fib) is a serious heart condition in which the heart’s lower chambers shake wildly instead of pumping blood properly. This can prevent blood…

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