in Cardiology

Adult CPR

Adult CPR

Adult CPR is performed by checking for patient responsiveness, abnormal breathing, and contacting emergency services. Next, check for a pulse, and begin CPR if the patient has no pulse. Perform 30 compressions at a rate of 100 per minute and a depth of 1.5 to 2 inches in the center of the chest. These 30 compressions should be followed by two rescue breaths, and repeat the cycle until an AED or emergency services arrives. Advertisement: We get commissions for purchases made through links on this website. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Can you perform CPR if

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in Neurology

Confronting Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease & other Prion Disoders

Confronting Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease & other Prion Disoders

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) that had been often called ‘mad cow disease’ within the popular press is a degenerative human brain disease that is deadly. It has a range of characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease since it commences with an accelerated progress of memory challenges; behavioral variations including paranoia, obsessive-compulsive problems and a psychosis; inadequate coordination and frequent falls and also visual disruptions. Later on the symptoms progress to dementia along with reflex jerky actions. CJD is much more rapid in its progress in comparison with Alzheimer’s disease and they before long end up in a coma with close to 70% of

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in Foot

How Crocs Became An Unlikely Billion-Dollar Brand

How Crocs Became An Unlikely Billion-Dollar Brand

Crocs as Running Shoes Crocs are a type of foam clog that are a well-liked type of footwear but are also the butt of many laughs and memes. Crocs were actually made as footwear to make use of about water, specifically boating however they were quickly bought by so many for everyday use. Countless people adore their Crocs and simply as many despise Crocs and definately will refuse to use them. They consider them unattractive and also the intensity of the colors are screaming at them”. A lot of even compare the design and style to special surgical shoes. Those

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in Neurology

League of Denial NFL’s Concussion Crisis

League of Denial NFL’s Concussion Crisis

A concussion is simply a form of injury to the brain caused by traumatic brain damage. It involves a brief lack of usual brain action. A concussion can be the consequence of blow to the brain. Additional factors that cause concussions involve falling, getting violently shaken, or hitting your head when you are driving a motor vehicle. There is no one cause of concussions; rather, there are numerous forms. The reason being all concussions are classified as possibly mild to severe, that means they usually are taken care of easily and efficiently, or as moderate to severe, meaning they must

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in History

How Did Ancient Civilizations Begin Mapping The Globe?

How Did Ancient Civilizations Begin Mapping The Globe?

They may be a given today but in the past maps were power. Understanding your surroundings has given civilizations the edge in trade, conquest and wars, but how did these civilizations begin mapping their surroundings? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We’ll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost Advertisement: We get commissions for purchases made through links on this website. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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in Cycling

Lance Armstrong – Cycling’s Greatest Fraud in History

Lance Armstrong – Cycling’s Greatest Fraud in History

Lance Edward Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson on September 18, 1971) is an American former professional road racing cyclist. Armstrong is the 1993 professional world champion, and won the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005. However, in 2012, he was banned from sanctioned Olympic sports for life as a result of long-term doping offenses. As part of those sanctions, all results going back to August 1998, including his seven Tour wins, were voided. At age 16, Armstrong began competing as a triathlete and was a national sprint-course triathlon champion in 1989 and 1990. In

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in History

The Dark Age Origins Of The First Viking Raiders

The Dark Age Origins Of The First Viking Raiders

They were bloodthirsty Scandinavian warriors and fine craftsmen. They opened trade routes, founded cities and captured ancient hubs. The Saxons of England feared them but mocked their careful grooming habits. In short, they were pirates with style. This series follows the Vikings everywhere they went, revealing new discoveries that turn Viking history on its head. We tell their incredible story from eye-witness accounts and the foremost experts on Viking warfare and way of life. Advertisement: We get commissions for purchases made through links on this website. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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in History

The Coca Cola History Documentary

The Coca Cola History Documentary

The history of Coca-Cola is a fascinating journey that dates back to the late 19th century. Invention of Coca-Cola: Coca-Cola was created by John S. Pemberton, a pharmacist from Atlanta, Georgia, in 1886. He initially developed it as a patent medicine, claiming that it had various health benefits. The First Serving: The first serving of Coca-Cola was at Jacob’s Pharmacy in Atlanta on May 8, 1886. It was sold as a soda fountain beverage for five cents a glass. Formation of The Coca-Cola Company: In 1888, Asa Candler, a businessman, and pharmacist, acquired the formula and brand from John Pemberton

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in Running

Danny Dreyer from Chi Running on Energy Efficiency, Injury Prevention and Intelligent Movement

Danny Dreyer from Chi Running on Energy Efficiency, Injury Prevention and Intelligent Movement

Danny Dreyer is the co-founder of Chi Running and Chi Walking. It is a revolutionary form of movement and a blend of T’ai Chi and running or walking. Danny has coached hundreds of thousands of runners in: * energy efficiency * injury-prevention * intelligent movement He is a really good runner himself and has successfully completed 43 ultra-marathons with podium finishes in 40 of these ultras. I can highly recommend his books Chi Running, Chi Walking and Chi Marathon. In our conversation Danny shares many great insights that you can apply directly to your own training, racing and life. What

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in History

How Far East Did The Vikings Manage To Reach?

How Far East Did The Vikings Manage To Reach?

The Viking’s domination of western Europe is well known, but what about their expansion eastwards? Discover the seismic impact the Vikings had on Eastern Europe and beyond and just how far these raiders from Scandinavia reached. Advertisement: We get commissions for purchases made through links on this website. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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