MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cardiopulmonary'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:26:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592399&cid=t_253387_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdoes-i-know-cpr-mean-you-can-do-cpr%2F2011.03.14 While I was browsing the produce section of my grocery store the other day, the sound of a panicked voice coming over the store’s loudspeaker made me jump. “Does anyone in the store know CPR? Anyone? CPR? We need you in baked goods!” I froze. In theory, I know how to perform CPR — cardiopulmonary resuscitation. I took a two-hour course on it nearly 25 years ago. But I hadn’t given it much thought since then and I certainly hadn’t practiced what I learned. My mind started whirling as I tried to remember the sequence of steps. They’d changed the rules a few years back — I knew that much — so I wouldn’t have to do mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. But where exactly on the chest was I supposed to push? Should I form a fist and push down with my knuckles, or use the ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592399 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:00:53 +0100 4592399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424237&cid=t_253387_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffire-department-app-theres-a-hero-in-all-of-us%2F2011.02.01 Just admit it: Deep in your heart you’ve always wanted to be an emergency medical technician, if at least for a few moments. If you’re located in San Ramon Valley, California, you can now live that dream: The local fire department has released an iPhone app that will alert you of any emergency activity in the area. The well thought-out application will send out a push notification to users who have indicated that they are proficient in CPR whenever there is a cardiac emergency nearby. In addition, the closest public-access automated external defibrillator (AED) is located by the app. Current response status of dispatched units are shown and incident locations are pinpointed on an interactive map. There’s even a log of recent incidents including a photo gallery. For the ol... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424237 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:00:12 +0100 4424237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207252&cid=t_253387_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fprimary-fibrinolysis%2F Primary fibrinolysis is a rare condition that occurs when the body releases an abnormally high amount of tissue plasminogen activator from tissues that causes diffuse and sometimes uncontrollable bleeding. It can occur in sepsis, cardiopulmonary bypass, and transurethral prostate resection (TURP) which can cause release of urokinase from the prostate. In bleeding suspected secondary to primary fibrinolysis, use of antifibrinolytic agents Amicar (aminocaproic acid) and Transamin (tranexamic acid) can be quite helpful. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207252 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:46:37 +0100 4207252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133706&cid=t_253387_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmonitor-your-heart-rate-with-your-iphone-headphones%2F2010.11.04 Imagine jogging, listening to music, and being able to keep track of your heart rate without needing a special watch or chest belt — common forms of attempting to monitor heart rates while jogging. Now, imagine not requiring any extra peripherals at all — just your iPhone and a special set of headphones that can monitor your heart rate. Swiss technology-transfer company CSEM has created the final prototype for their Pulsear device. It’s a tiny device embedded in a regular earphone and it sends infrared signals through the tissues in your ear to see how fast your heart is beating. A photo diode records the results and sends the information to your phone via the earphone wires. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at iMedicalApps* (Source: Better Healt... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133706 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:00:00 +0100 4133706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983415&cid=t_253387_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2FqtRzSaXqYPk%2F Dear visitors and friends, I give you Ivor Medical Ivor Medical is a company which I have started in order to develop my invention for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Some of you will remember my talk from Mobile Monday Amsterdam event earlier this year, where for the first time I have presented my invention which is intended to relieve rescuers’ fatigue, as well as provide feedback during CPR. After being awarded with several prestigious awards from international innovation fairs, I have decided to seriously pursue the development of my invention into a product available for market. So far, my company has developed a mobile application for CPR feedback called CPR PRO, which is already available in the iTunes store, and will soon also be available for Android phones. My cradle... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983415 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:45:32 +0100 3983415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854524&cid=t_253387_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Flives-can-be-saved-by-cpr-bystanders%2F2010.08.10 This study confirms other reports that bystanders can save lives by doing chest compressions in adults and children who are not breathing. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854524 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3854524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831356&cid=t_253387_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdefibrillator-concept-fun-for-the-kitchen-bad-for-the-er%2F2010.08.06 This clever and funny Toast/e/r (”ER” included in the name) is by designer Shay Carmon. Note the QRS complex grill:   Concept page: Toast/e/r… (via Gizmodo) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831356 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:00:31 +0100 3831356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805821&cid=t_253387_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-heart-patients-should-order-their-pizza-delivered%2F2010.07.30 … because the pizza deliveryman might just save your life. From The Associated Press: LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Ordering a pizza may have saved George Linn’s life. Linn’s wife says he had just gone into cardiac arrest Friday when the pizza deliveryman knocked on the door of their Colorado home to bring their order. Kami Linn says she opened the door to “some burly-looking dude” and immediately asked for help. The deliveryman, Chris Wuebben, happened to be a paramedic recently returned from Iraq. Kami Linn says Wuebben performed CPR on her husband and revived him. Other paramedics who later arrived then took over. George Linn remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit. Kami Linn says her husband has a history of heart problems. -WesMusings of a cardiologist and ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805821 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3805821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761431&cid=t_253387_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fparamedic-rap%2F2010.07.16 The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has held a “You Can Save a Life” video awareness contest, in which participants were invited to submit videos that raise awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The 2010 grand prize winner is ”Paramedic Rap” by 911 Emergency ROCKsponse, a college team that uses humor to get your attention about sudden cardiac arrest: For more videos of contestants and previous competition winners, head over to the foundation’s YouTube channel. *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761431 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00:01 +0100 3761431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743736&cid=t_253387_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fenergy-conservation-for-summer-and.html As I have written before, Energy Conservation is a topic that I really enjoy and love to educate about. It's close to my mind often, since I love for tasks to be efficient and simplified. In this post, I want to discuss energy conservation tips applicable to the summer months and also to vacations. Though technically the first day of summer here was a couple of weeks ago, it's been in the high 80s and 90s for what feels like several months. Energy conservation is especially important in the summer months because for many folks who need to think about conserving energy, life gets harder in the heat. Harder to breathe and easier to fatigue are typical signs of the summer, and especially among those with cardiac and respiratory diseases and also the well elderly (If you are having these sympt... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743736 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:21:00 +0100 3743736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3590339&cid=t_253387_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fusing-rap-to-teach-cpr%2F2010.05.22 Earlier this week we facetiously found out how sex is being used to teach CPR. Now the American Heart Association is turning to rap to teach CPR basics in its Be The Beat campaign: *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3590339 Sat, 22 May 2010 18:12:45 +0100 3590339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993946&cid=t_253387_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fsome-sad-times.html My time at work has been sad lately.My current rotation has been a mighty mishmash of cardiopulmonary pts on intensive and progressive care units, orthopedic pts, and frequent floating back to the neuro floor and ICU. In short, my pts have been much more acutely ill than on my other rotations.It's very depressing seeing pts on multiple admissions for severe COPD or CHF exacerbations. People who are far past where cardiopulmonary rehab can be beneficial. I've had several pts travel back and forth from the regular floor to the ICU, but I have a couple that I'm concerned aren't likely to come out. I've had to get much more diligent about checking with nurses even for follow up sessions since my pts fluctuate considerably from day to day. Got as close as I care to get to a pt coding... me thro... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993946 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0100 2993946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862761&cid=t_253387_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Ftis-season-for-changing.html 3 months has gone by, neuro rotation is over.This month, I begin on a new floor, the last "new" floor possible (NICU/peds does not count into the rotation). So I will now be working with cardiopulmonary pts, some in ICUs, and orthos. I don't find any of these superbly interesting but hope to find some fun stuff to do. Little worried from a productivity standpoint since I suspect we'll be taking a lot of rest breaks, lots of breaks to check vitals, and probably a lot of advance planning to separate OT/PT sessions into morning/afternoon. I haven't ventured fully into the ICUs yet... we are starting an effort for early mobility and decreased sedation (similar to this) so that will be interesting but it is also stressful to make sure that I know enough about what is going on and protecting my ... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862761 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:17:00 +0100 2862761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796516&cid=t_253387_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E5%2FdUb55rt0fL4%2FHands-Only-Promo-Spanish.wmv Here’s a great tool for people who are more comfortable learning in Spanish than in English: Hands-Only CPR. Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) isn’t difficult but many people are afraid to learn because they feel that they not be able to respond properly. However, once they learn CPR, they understand that it’s not hard to do at all. CPR is also a proven lifesaver (More Compressions the Better in CPR). If you are more comfortable in Spanish or you have friends or loved ones who are, you may want to pass this on to them so they may learn about CPR as well. Just click on the TV screen below to watch: ~~~ Image: iStock.com Post from: Blisstree Video Tuesday: CPR How-To, in Spanish (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796516 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:34:13 +0100 2796516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796519&cid=t_253387_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FMMEomuKgoFE%2F Those of use who learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation years ago learned that there was a rhythm of the number of breaths you gave (artificial respiration) alternating with the compression (heart “massage”) that you gave. What ratio you used depended on if you were doing CPR alone or with a second person. Now, a study has found that the “new” way of doing CPR is providing a better outcome for patients. Although CPR done immediately raises the chances of a good outcome, there were problems with remembering the right way to do it, spending time giving breaths, lowering the number of compressions, and so on. As a result, in 2005, the American Heart Association issued new CPR guidelines to be taught from then on. These new guidelines were much easier to teach and &#8211... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796519 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:45:59 +0100 2796519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657724&cid=t_253387_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FPnNMUWjIkL4%2F We don’t often hear about children learning how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but that doesn’t mean they can’t. After all, skills learned early are often retained in some sense. And, researchers found that this is true for CPR too. When I used to teach first aid, people used to say to me that they couldn’t possibly learn first aid or CPR because they always panicked in an emergency. I’d counter with, they probably panic because they don’t know what to do. Knowing first aid or CPR doesn’t mean you have to know how to do everything perfectly. It does mean that you learn how to do things, you learn the best you can and then you do what you feel comfortable with and what you can do well. For some people, the limit is recognizing an emergen... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657724 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:55:09 +0100 2657724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593131&cid=t_253387_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F7fSv6cRNwTY%2F Video games have reached far beyond mere entertainment, particularly with the new interactive video systems, like Nintendo’s Wii system. The Wii has gotten people up and moving - people from all walks of life, including seniors in some nursing homes. And now, the Wii system may just increase the number of people who know  how to do CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation. According to this article, CPR to be taught via Nintendo Wii game , students at the University of Alabama are working with the American Heart Association to come up with a program that can teach the proper way to do CPR. If it works, the more power to them. Great stuff. ~~~~ Image: iStock.com Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Learning CPR Via Video Game (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593131 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:49:51 +0100 2593131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561640&cid=t_253387_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Faerobic-exercises-in-pool.html I've had interest in aquatics since I finally conquered the water (6th grade?). My research project in OT school was on aquatic therapy for CVA pts at a local rehab, and I also spent a fair amount of time lifeguarding. But the spur for this article is more personal... my dad had a heart attack 2 years ago at a young age and has been working hard at galvanizing the men around him to be proactive about heart health. My uncle has been resistant, saying that he can't do regular cardio due to his knee replacement... so here's some low impact cardio exercises you can do in a family sized pool. As always, consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regimen of any kind, especially if you have risk factors for cardiac disease. Seriously. Also, be careful in the heat, since that could aggravate a ... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561640 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:40:00 +0100 2561640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348049&cid=t_253387_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F04%2Flaws-for-the-navigation-of-life%2F The late Peter Safar had a remarkable life. Born in Austria of Jewish ancestry he managed to evade the Nazis as a young man and survived the tragic death of his young daughter from status asthmaticus. Despite such terrible trials he went on to give the world ‘the kiss of life’ and became the acknowledged [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348049 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:00:38 +0100 2348049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2090108&cid=t_253387_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FLrfTl_sM0d8%2F Wonderful news on Good Morning America, for cardiac patients. There is now a new alternative to some heart surgeries. Patient’s that are considered high risk with aortic stenosis were until now usually unable to have a conventional valve replacement.  The Transcatheter Valve replacement procedure can be accomplished without cardiopulmonary bypass. This procedure is less invasive therefore causing less risk to the patient. This also means a shorter recovery time. There have been only a few hundred people in the country that have undergone this procedure. One of these patients is Sister Thomas Duggan; at the age of 91 she  underwent the Transcatheter Valve procedure. Six months ago the Sister was told that her heart was failing; she had not been able to sleep and had shortness o... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2090108 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:20:42 +0100 2090108