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American HealthCare Academy’s posts are updated regularly for each state’s healthcare professionals. Browse the CPR certification, ACLS/BLS/PALS, and First Aid content to learn more.

What Is a Sucking Chest Wound and How’s It Treated?

16/04/2025

A sucking chest wound is a life-threatening injury that occurs when an open wound in the chest allows air to enter the space between the…
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What Are the Common Comorbidities Associated with Lazarus Syndrome?

15/04/2025

Lazarus syndrome, or autoresuscitation, is a rare and mysterious medical phenomenon. It occurs when a person’s heart starts beating again after doctors have stopped resuscitation…
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Pulmonary Edema: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

15/04/2025

Difficulty in breathing is a common complaint among people these days amidst rising pollution globally. However, if you constantly struggle to breathe and it becomes…
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World Health Day 2025 – How Accessible Is Healthcare in America?

10/04/2025

Observed every year on April 7, World Health Day calls attention to critical health issues. This year’s theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” emphasizes the importance…
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What Are the Triggers of Depersonalization and How to Manage Them?

04/04/2025

Depersonalization is the feeling of being detached from one’s own body, making surroundings, thoughts, and even one’s body seem unreal. This can make daily experiences…
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Paranoid Schizophrenia: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

03/04/2025

Imagine feeling like someone is always watching you or hearing voices that do not exist. This is the reality for many individuals living with paranoid…
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How Is Schizophrenia Diagnosed? Steps and Tools Used by Professionals

03/04/2025

Have you ever felt like your mind was playing tricks on you? Hearing whispers no one else hears or seeing things that vanish in a…
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