CPR TAMPA - BLS - ACLS

When it comes to treating rhythm abnormalities in children, there are many options available. Arrhythmias, or abnormal heartbeats in adults can also affect children. Before going ahead, here’s information on the life-threatening Ventricular Fibrillation (V-fib). V-fib is a heart rhythm problem that occurs when the ticker beats with rapid, erratic, electrical impulses that causes pumping chambers in the ticker (ventricles) to quiver uselessly, instead of pumping blood. It is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death. It is an emergency that requires immediate medical attention, causing the person to collapse within seconds. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and shocks to the ticker with a device called an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) are the emergency treatment options. CPR comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths. Proper application of the procedure can revive the life of a cardiac arrest victim. Undergo training in a certified training site, such as Tamp...

Cardioversion: Cardioversion is a treatment method to get your abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) back to a normal pattern by sending electric signals to your ticker through electrodes placed on the chest. During a cardioversion, a patient is given a short-acting general anesthetic or heavy sedation in order for him to be asleep throughout, electrodes (large sticky pads) are stuck on the chest of the patient, the electrodes connected to a defibrillator machine gives one or more controlled electric shocks to the chest wall and the defibrillator machine enables the medical staff to see straight away if the cardioversion was successful by monitoring the heart rhythm throughout the procedure. The entire procedure usually lasts about 10 minutes. For cardioversion, you’ll usually only need to go to hospital for part of the day, some people need to stay overnight though depending on their medical condition. Complication and Success Rate: Talking about complications, complicati...

Heart/Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer for both men and women. According to research, most heart attacks and other causes of heart disease death could be prevented. Here’s a list of things you can do to help your ticker keep beating strong for years to come: Blood Pressure - Blood pressure is the strongest predictor for heart disease that’s measured in two numbers: 1.       Systolic Blood Pressure (the first or top number)- the pressure of blood measured against artery walls during a heartbeat when the ticker is pumping blood. 2.       Diastolic Blood Pressure- It is the second number and is the pressure of blood against the artery walls between heartbeats when the ticker is filling with blood. Normal blood pressure is 119/79 or below with prehypertension being 120 to 139 (systolic) and/or 80 to 89 (diastolic). According to experts, there are an estimated 45 million men and women with prehypertension...