Sprains, Strains and R.I.C.E. (oh my!)

Sprains and strains are simply abnormal stretching or tearing of the ligaments or tendons around a joint. Ligaments attach bones to bones, and tendons attach muscles to bones. These tissues do not receive a lot of blood flow, so healing can be delayed to the structures. The good news is that tendons and ligaments are designed to stretch and contract- so a simple sprain, where the ligament is simply stretched too far, can return to normal shape and function in a matter of days. More complex..... Read the rest here: http://www.carpentercprsolutions.com/1/post/2014/03/sprains-strains-and-rice-oh-my.html

How many shocks can an AED deliver on one battery?

We were recently asked how many shocks an AED could deliver on one battery. There are a couple of variables to consider, such as- if the AED is monophasic or biphasic (referring to current and whether it is an escalating shock or a fixed energy shock), the patient's transthoracic impedance (variables of patient chest size), and patient's response to shocks. Read more at the link to original article: http://www.carpentercprsolutions.com/1/post/2014/03/how-many-shocks-can-an-aed-deliver-on-one-battery.html

Nitroglycerin and chest pain

new blog entry: Nitroglycerin and chest pain..... read more here: http://www.carpentercprsolutions.com/1/post/2014/03/vasodilators.html