Does an Xray Tech who works in the Cardiac Cath Lab have to be ACLS certified?

Hi Shan, Most arrhythmias are intermittent, & hard to catch on an ECG. That's why we have loop/event monitors. Think of a Slinky (childhood toy) going down a flight of stairs. The unit re...

Of course you will still get some health benefits from exercise. These meds may decrease your "exercise tolerance", meaning your ability to exercise as long and as hard as you might othe...

Don't feel guilty! The reason she seems fine now is because she is receiving the regimented or controlled care that you could not provide at home. If you visit her regularly, take her for an...

Yes mam, it is our HMO's! I actually worked in an HMO medical practice, the first time you came in as a new patient, they asked you to make out a living will...does that give you a clue????...

LOL!!! If they could get away with it, they'd no doubt try at least some of these measures! My sister's father-in-law is a hospital administrator---I can't wait till he gets this e-m...

If they are ventilated 1) Impaired gas exchange because obviously they are on a ventilator. Interventions could be frequent suction, chest physiotherapy, HOB up >30 degrees. Monitor parameters l...

Legislators can look to other countries to look at the systems they have. The examples you give above are interesting. I live in the UK, all would get treatment, and none would have a huge medi...

I really wanted to answer your question..Yes, nurses are by the pts bedside 24 hours a day. We are well educated, as opposed to overly educated, to assess our pts and respond to and report changes ...