Clinical features of various types of shock
Are Manchester United or Arsenal closer to a Premier League title?
Arsenal versus Manchester United was once the Premier League’s most exhilarating, frenetic and important rivalry. The matches were often title deciders, and in a six-year period around the turn of the century, this battle encapsulated the reason the Premier League became such a major force. Now, somewhat sadly, both teams are playing catch-up. Chelsea and […]
Nursing ECG & Cardiology Study Cards: Electrolyte Abnormalities
Nursing ECG & Cardiology Study Cards: Electrolyte Abnormalities Hypokalemia: Long QU interval. Prominent U waves. Hyperkalemia: Peaked T waves. Hypocalcemia: QT Prolongation hypercalcemia: Shortening of the ST segment.
Nursing Study: Cardioversion vs Defibrillation
Cardioversion is a corrective procedure where an electrical shock is delivered to the heart to convert, or change, an abnormal heart rhythm back to normal sinus rhythm. Most elective or “non-emergency” cardioversions are performed to treat atrial fibrillation (A Fib) or atrial flutter (AFL), non-life threatening abnormal rhythms in the top of the heart. Defibrillation […]
Awesome Animation Shows You What Colorblind People See
Colour blindness, or colour vision deficiency, affects approximately 1 in 12 males, and 1 in 100 females. There are various causes for the condition. For the majority of sufferers, the condition is genetic. However, illnesses such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis can cause degeneration of sight and cause vision deficiencies. So have you ever wondered […]