The Benefits of Having a PALS Certification
Introduction There are multiple certification classes offered by the American Heart Association, such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS to name a few. BLS or Basic Life Support is the most common of these certifications. It is taken by nearly everyone that works in the healthcare industry. It includes CPR training for adults, children, and […]
CPR Memphis | Yahoo Local Listing
Visit CPR Memphis on Yahoo Local Search Results: If you prefer to use Yahoo Search results as your trusted source of information then please visit CPR Memphis to see our listing for all your American Heart Association requirements including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and HeartSaver […]
9 Things You Must Know About Cryptorchidism by Ashley Hunter
Cryptorchidism is when one or both of the testicles are undescended meaning that the testicle has not dropped in the scrotum. This condition affects baby boys and is not a very common condition. The testicle will sometimes move into the proper place on its own. In cases where it does not descend, there are treatments […]
Microbiology Unknown Project Report | Bacillus cereus
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Michelle Olms Bacillus cereus There are many reasons why scientists try to find the identity of microorganisms. These reasons span from understanding infectious diseases and immune functions to understanding human and microbe relationships (why we need certain microbes for survival). The main reason why these scientists do this is so that […]
Klebsiella pneumoniae | Unknown Lab Report Microbiology
Unknown Lab Report Unknown Number 124 Tabitha Short April 30, 2013 Microbiology I. Introduction In society it is important to understand the significance and identification of microorganisms. In healthcare it is essential to know what agent is causing a disease or reaction in order for a treatment to affectively alleviate from the source. […]
Enterobacter aerogenes | Microbiology Tennessee
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT, Microbiology Unknown Number 121 Laura Puckett Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION Microbiology is an important field of study. Understanding how microbes work within the body leads to understanding how to decrease the chance of contracting a harmful one. This is very important knowledge for medical professionals to have to keep patients safe and healthy. […]
Spinal Muscular Atrophy by Loretta Hughes
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a degenerative disease that is the number one genetic killer among infants and toddlers; and one in every fifty people are carriers of the disease. SMA causes muscles to weaken because of a loss of motor neurons. Many activities are affected by the muscles wasting away, including the ability to […]
Does Back Boarding Make A Difference? by Jeffrey Shelton
Does back boarding a patient really make a difference? That is a question that a lot of people have been trying to figure out in the last couple of years. Sadly, not very many people have done research on this topic, and the only research I have able to find was a PDF file with […]
Understanding Herpes Simplex Viruses by Dina Imsirevic
Herpes simplex viruses (HSV) are placed in two particular groups: Type 1, oral herpes, and type 2, genital herpes. HSV-1 is more common, but the two viral infections have many similarities. The virus causes bumps, sores, or small blisters to appear either above or below the waist. Even though the virus can appear anywhere on […]
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report | Staphylococcus epidermidis
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Microbiology Unknown Lab Report Jessica Palmer, Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this lab was to identify two unknown bacteria from a mixed culture. The reason for identification of unknown bacteria was to help students recognize different bacteria through different biochemical tests. This is important in the medical field because identification of […]