Diabetes and its Effects by Hazheen Ibrahim Taily
The health topic that interests me and that I would like to learn more about is diabetes. I am well aware that there are a number of different types of diabetes such as type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. I’d like to learn a lot more about type 2 diabetes. There are many reasons […]
What is Emphysema by Allison Torno
Emphysema is a common type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes people to have difficulty breathing. Emphysema is a result of damage to the inner lining of the lungs that is irreversible. Over time, emphysema changes the air sacs located in the inner walls of the lungs into oversized pockets with vast holes. […]
All About Color Blindness by Jesus Morales
Color blindness is a genetic disease (sex linked trait) and to be more specific it is related with human’s chromosomes. This disease is a trait controlled by a recessive allele. Color blindness is also known as color vision problems. The meaning of color blindness is that a person has difficulties perceiving the colors red, green, […]
What is Asthma by Jenna Schneider
Millions of people are affected by asthma each year. One hundred million people are estimated to have asthma by the year 2025. Knowing how to properly manage to live with asthma is very important. Unfortunately, there is no cure for asthma, but there are plenty of treatment options available for the patient seeking help from […]
PALS Respiratory Lecture – PART II
Here is PART II from the video lecture series on Pediatric Advanced Life Support. This PALS topic is the second part of a lecture on Infant and Child Respiratory Emergency. Watch Video – Part 2 PALS Respiratory Lecture Go to PART I To Register for a 1st Time PALS Certification Class in the […]
PALS Respiratory Lecture – PART I
Video lecture series from CPR Nashville. This video is Part I of II on the topic of Pediatric Advanced Life Support respiratory emergencies. PALS is an American Heart Association-certified class for doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare providers who deal with infant and child emergencies. PART I: Watch Now Watch the video from a Pediatric […]
Facing the Childhood Obesity Epidemic by Rebecca Yohe
Childhood obesity is a growing problem worldwide; the rate of overweight children has increased three fold in the last 30 years and continues to climb. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the rate of 2-5 year olds at an unhealthy weight has risen 20% in the last several decades. With the increased […]
How to Prepare for PALS Class | Nashville PALS Classes
Hi! And congratulations on deciding to take a Pediatric Advance Life Support class. A PALS class is very challenging and very rewarding. Here we provide some information you’ll find very helpful before taking your PALS certification course. Before studying the PALS manual it is necessary for students to have a solid understanding of ECG rhythms […]