How Aerobic Exercise Affects Cardiovascular Fitness – Staff Health

How Aerobic Exercise Affects Cardiovascular Fitness     Exercise more, people say. It’s good for you. And they’re right of course, exercise is essential to good health. It brings with it many benefits, such as better moods, deeper sleep, and stable weight. But perhaps the most profound benefit seen when increasing the amount of exercise … Read more

SURVIVING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER – LA County Sheriff

SURVIVING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER – LA County Sheriff   It is sad to have to post this, however, as you know, we have had many hospital shooting recently. My hospital cared enough about us to make us do a similar class. Always know your surroundings and your exits. This video is graphic but very well … Read more

Wait!! Don’t toss your dull trauma shears – Tips and Tricks

I have gone through several pairs of trauma shears throughout my career and some I really liked, but they just did not work well anymore.  Here is a quick little video and how to salvage your favorite pair of scissors or trauma shears using: Sand paper, aluminum foil, scrub pad.

Benadryl may increase risk of Alzheimer’s, study says

Benadryl may increase risk of Alzheimer’s, study says By Evann Gastaldo – Published January 27, 2015 – Newser Need help with allergies—or sleeping? Be careful: A new study finds that some sleeping aids and allergy pills, including Benadryl and Nytol, are associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study looked at “anticholinergic” drugs, which … Read more

Some medical motivation – Gifted Hands

  Here is a little story about an incredibly wonderful physician. When I get the nursing students on their first day of rotations/clinicals, some are anxious, nervous, or scared.  Not sure if they can make another semester or term of school.  I have given them an extra credit assignment to watch this movie.  It is … Read more