Advancements in Cardiology: A Clinical Perspective Cardiovascular disease remains a significant cause of mortality, with deaths approaching one million in 2020. Despite this daunting figure, recent years have witnessed substantial progress in cardiology and cardiac care, aimed at mitigating this burden. This article highlights key advancements in cardiac care, underscoring the evolving landscape of cardiovascular medicine. Investigational Therapies for Hypertension Hypertension, […]
Cultivating a Heart-Healthy Workplace: Strategies for Healthcare Teams The healthcare profession entails multifaceted roles characterized by demanding work environments, prolonged hours, and inherent occupational stressors. Such conditions predispose healthcare workers to heightened levels of stress and burnout, consequently impacting their mental and physical well-being. Alarmingly, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal a significant surge in burnout rates […]
Understanding Secondary Trauma: The Impact of Witnessing Traumatic Events As we near the end of the NFL season, the cardiac arrest and successful resuscitation of Damar Hamlin and the recurrent concussions sustained by Tua Tagovailoa are still being discussed by football fans across the United States. The television broadcast of sports and almost immediate social media news access has exposed countless people to these […]
Athletic Field Disasters: Understanding the Risks of Sudden Cardiac Death in Sports As I am writing this review article, the sports world continues to be in shock from the surreal episode that unfolded during the live Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals last month on January 2, 2023. Following a seemingly routine and innocuous tackle by Bills’ safety, Damar Hamlin, Hamlin […]
3 Tips for Handling Holiday Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation Emergencies The holiday season is filled with joy and excitement. However, for those of us on the frontlines responding to medical emergencies, the holiday season can also bring feelings of anxiety. Increased travel, worsening weather conditions, and a general sense of being in a rush cause the number of accidents and life-threatening emergencies to skyrocket during […]
ACLS.com’s Guide to BLS Certification As a healthcare provider, basic life support (BLS) certification is an essential part of your training. During this certification course, you learn the fundamental life support skills and knowledge you’ll need to respond appropriately in life-threatening situations. With more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the United States each year, it has never been more important […]
Basic Life Support & CPR for Adults Video Transcript:Hi, everyone. Welcome to today’s video segment where we’re going to review basic life support for the adult. Before we even get to the rescue portion, step 1 is safety. Is it safe to go onto the scene and treat your victim? Unless you’re properly trained and properly equipped to go into a hazardous situation, don’t […]
PALS Cardiac Arrest Algorithm Video Below, you’ll find the full script for our discussion on the PALS cardiac arrest algorithm. For more details on some of the items covered in our PALS certification online, continue reading below: Hi. I’m Mark. Welcome to the first in our video series covering PALS (pediatric advanced life support). Today we’re going to review the […]
Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm Video Transcript:Hi, everyone. Welcome back. In today’s video, we’re going to review the 2015 updated treatment algorithm for neonatal resuscitation, having babies. If you’re in the field and you get called for someone having a baby, right away you’re thinking this: “I don’t know nothin’ about birthin’ babies.” Then you look at your partner, and you […]
