CPR/Basic Life Support/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer anything that has to do with BLS including the AED as well as any ACLS questions as far as the American Heart Association is concerned. I am an RN at a University Trauma Level 1 Hospital.
Experience in the area
I used to teach BLS, EMT, and assisted with ACLS prior to working in the hospital. I still help out with classes here and there.
Education/Credentials
Bachelors in Nursing CPR, ACLS, ECG, EMT certified
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Kristen | 05/17/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kiera | 02/26/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kiera | 02/25/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for answer, makes a lot of ..... |
| Cathy | 09/17/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Rob
2011-07-07 Multiple rib fracs, clavicle frac & punctured lung 66 y/o male:
Some people have a major adrenaline rush after a major event such as being involved in a motorcycle wreck. That adrenaline can cause your body not to feel the pain right away. Although I have never personally
2010-08-30 Blood pressure:
First of all, your search for answers on these medical topics assures that you will have a successful medical career in the future. The human body is a very complicated thing and can be very intimidating
2010-01-28 ACLS:
The rationale behind the epi being given when there is no pulse, is that if they can shock someone back into a rhythm then there will be epi in the bloodstream to kick the heart into gear. I know it was
2009-09-10 2 staff dealing with collapsed patient:
One person would do the compressions while the other person would use the ambu-bag or mouth breathing. They would switch off every 2 minutes so that the person doing the compressions will not tire out
2009-08-28 help:
In America, the laws are the same. For legal reasons, the only people that can legally give a medicine is a doctor or paramedic. Even a nurse with all of her training is not allowed to give a medicine
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