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Aortic Dissection NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Aortic Dissection An aortic dissection is a serious condition caused by tearing of the inner layer of the aorta, the largest artery branching off the heart. The gushing of the blood through the tear causes the inner and middle layers …

Meningitis Nursing Diagnosis Interventions and Care Plans Nursing Study Guide: Meningitis Meningitis is a disease that involves the inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, known as meninges. The inflammation may be due to viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections, but most cases in the U.S. …

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 …

What is ACLS Certification for Nursing? Nurses who work in critical, urgent, or emergency care units are required to be ACLS certified. Other nursing positions where cardiac-related emergencies are common, such as senior care facilities, also typically require ACLS certification. RNs and LPNs are required to be certified and familiar …

  AED instructions. What Is an Automated External Defibrillator? An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is …