Overweight and Obesity by Ash’Lea Brooks Brown
Obesity and overweight are terms that are used when discussing ranges of weight that surpass what is considered a healthy weight for any given height. Obesity is an excess proportion of body fat overall. When the weight is 20% or more above normal, someone is considered to be obese. Obesity is commonly measured through a […]
Staying Physically Active Leads to Better Health by Linda Lackey
From the moment of conception, certain family genes we possibly have inherited have the potential to affect our health from the very beginning and continue to affect us throughout our lives. Regardless of what health issues may confront us, i.e. diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, we have the ability to make choices that could help […]
Mitral Valve Prolapse by Stephanie Murphy
Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition where the mitral valve does not work properly. The mitral valve is made up of two flaps that separate the left ventricle and the left atrium. In the case of a properly working mitral valve, it opens and closes to let blood flow from the left atrium to […]
Hs and Ts Thrombosis Coronary and Pulmonary | ACLS Classes Nashville
For Hs and Ts Tension Pneumothorax Click Here. CPR Nashville classes in ACLS. Thrombosis- Coronary/Pulmonary Defined: The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel obstructs the flow of blood through the circulatory system. A clot that breaks free and begins to travel around the body is known as an embolus. When a […]
Ts and Hs Cardiac Arrest | Tension Pneumothorax
Click Here for Hs and Ts Hypothermia and Tamponade. Tension Pneumothorax- Defined: A tension pneumothorax occurs secondary to blunt or penetrating injury of the lung which results in a one-way valve being created. Air leaks from the lung out into the pleural space and is unable to escape, resulting in increased intrapleural pressure. Intrapleural pressure […]
Cardiac Arrest Hs & Ts Mnemonic Device
Go Here for Hypoglycemia. CPR Nashville brings your Hs and Ts for recognizing cardiac arrest in an Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS class Nashville, TN. Hypothermia- Defined: a condition in which core temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions which is defined as 35.0 °C (95.0 °F). Cardiac Tamponade- Defined: Pressure on the […]
Hs and Ts Cardiac Arrest | Hypoglycemia | ACLS Class Nashville
Click Here For Hs and Ts Hypokalemia CPR Nashville teaches Advanced Cardiac Life Support Nashville certification classes. Hypoglycemia- Defined: Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) is too low. Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL is considered low. Blood sugar at or below this level can harm you. ***can lead to […]
Hs and Ts | Cardiac Arrest Signs | Hyperkalemia | CPR Nashville
Go here for Hypokalemia. CPR Nashville brings you the Hs and Ts of Cardiac Arrest that you would learn in ACLS classes in Nashville. Hyperkalemia- Defined: Hyperkalemia is defined as a potassium level greater than 5.5 mEq/L.Ranges are as follows: 5.5-6.0 mEq/L – Mild, 6.1-7.0 mEq/L – Moderate, 7.0 mEq/L and greater – Severe Causes: […]
Hs & Ts Cardiac Arrest | Hypokalemia | CPR Nashville
CPR Nashville teaches Advanced Cardiac Life Support Nashville area classes. American Heart Association AHA ACLS classes. Hypokalemia- Defined: Hypokalemia is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the level of potassium in the blood drops too low. Normal serum potassium levels are 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L. Potassium is needed for cells, especially nerve and muscle cells, to function […]
Hs and Ts for Cardiac Arrest | Hydrogen Ions, Acidosis | Nashville CPR
CPR Nashville Brings You the Hs and Ts of Cardiac Arrest. Go here for Hypoxia. Hydrogen ion (acidosis) Metabolic Acidosis Defined: State of excess acid accumulation and deficient base bicarbonate. Symptoms are a result of the body’s attempt to compensate for and correct the acidotic condition. Causes: anaerobic metabolism- lactic acid production, chronic alcoholism, diabetic […]