While the benefits of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in the neonatal and pediatric populations are well recognized, the benefits of ECLS in the adult population as an adjunct treatment for cardiac arrest are still debated. Despite numerous advances in treatment of cardiac arrest, mortality and morbidity remain high due to the rates of return of spontaneous circulation and survival with minimal neurologic impairment remaining low. Recent evidence has shown that technological advances in the
Imagine you get home to find a family member lying on the floor, unconscious, you have no idea what happened or how long they have been there, your first instinct is to call an ambulance. Okay done. The paramedics are on the way… now what? Are you just going to leave them lying on the floor while you hope and pray that they survive until help arrives? Wouldn’t you want to possess the skills to be able to help someone so dear to you? For that reason, learning a skill like CPR is important, as it could
increase the number of people ready to respond to sudden cardiac arrest. Body Paragraph 1-
Pacemaker Science Research What is a Pacemaker? A pacemaker is a small electronic device which controls abnormal heart beating rhythms by sending electronic pulses to the heart so it can beat normally. What is the problem? Pacemakers are made to battle Arrhythmias. Arrhythmias is also known as an irregular heartbeat, this is when your heart contracts too fast, too slow or in an irregular pattern. Arrhythmias can be caused by a heart attack, high blood pressure or smoking. Arrhythmias can also take
today. These beverages have caused many health problems to those who consume them. One group affected by the high consumption of energy drinks are children. The increase of the popularity of these beverages has been dangerous for people’s health. This essay will argue that energy drinks should be banned. Possible adverse effects of high energy drinks consumption is that it might lead to health
However, studies reveal that many nurses do not believe a respiratory assessment is essential on every patient admitted into a healthcare facility. Despite their importance, respiration rates are documented less often than other vital signs. This essay will highlight the importance of recording respiratory rates and enables nurses to develop a more holistic approach to clinical assessment enhancing patient care and management. Body importance of resp assessment Alveolar ventilation is generally
As I sit here writing my college essay, my mind reflects on my difficult journey to become an adult. I portrayed a happy, positive appearance to others that was really just a facade to cover the inner struggle going on in my mind. Freshman year of high school, I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD. This disorder made easy tasks like opening a door difficult for me. Important skills needed for school, like reading and writing, were especially tough. But even before my diagnosis
inter-professional communication, enhances the efficiency of patient care. While each discipline has effective methods of patient-centered care, ‘Best Practice’ might suggest that effective inter-professional communication is capable of enhancing it. This essay will evaluate how mutual trust, respect, and recognition, in collaboration with cooperation and effective communication, are essential elements
eating meat would be extremely difficult and expensive (Hyman 7). Thus, many food studies are completely biased and do not produce accurate results. So, who is to say whether eating meat or not eating meat is actually better for you? The point of this essay is not to discredit or point fingers at those who do eat meat. The point is that for those who do not eat meat, it can be extremely beneficial to incorporate fish into their