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Apr 6, 2016 · https://www.ProFirstAid.comFor more videos like this or to get CPR Certified please visit https://www.procpr.orgProTrainings offers a variety of courses such...
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- ProCPR
This movie, to my knowledge, is no where on the internet (not including 123movies) except for Caitlyn Keefer who posted it several years ago on YouTube. I th...
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- Blitzwich
Jul 7, 2015 · Overview of treatment for shock, comparing use of IV fluids and pressors between different shock subtypes.
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- Strong Medicine
- What Is Shock Therapy?
- Benefits of Shock Therapy
- How Shock Therapy Is Administered
- How to Prepare For Shock Therapy
- Risks and Side Effects
- Who Should Not Get Shock Therapy
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Shock therapy—also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)—is a medical treatment involving electrical stimulation of the brain. It is done under general anesthesia.Even though ECT has been around for nearly 90 years, scientists still are not sure why or how it works. There are a few theories, however. Neurons send electrical signals back and fort...
Most people who undergo ECT will see a noticeable change in their symptoms. Some people will notice an immediate improvement after one session. However, it is more common to not see or feel a significant difference in symptoms for several sessions. Some people only need to undergo a series of shock therapy treatments once, while other people may ne...
An ECT treatment regimen will typically include sessions two to three days a week for a total of six to 12 treatments. The schedule works out to about one month of treatment, although the course may continue for longer. During ECT, you will be under general anesthesia. You will not be aware of what is going on while you are undergoing the treatment...
ECT sessions generally do not require much preparation, though you will need to go over the specifics with your healthcare provider. You will be asked to arrive with a clean, dry head, for example.Your healthcare provider may also give you orders to follow based on other health conditions you have. Since you will be put under anesthesia, your healt...
ECT is much safer than it used to be.However, it is still a medical procedure that can have side effects. Most of the side effects are temporary. For example: 1. Difficulty remembering recent events 2. Temporary problems learning Although most cognitive problems resolve over a period of months, some people will experience permanent gaps in memory. ...
Shock therapy is typically only used in people who meet specific criteria. A person who is experiencing depression related to another condition such as anxiety or a personality disorder is not a good candidate for shock therapy. Unless the person is at immediate risk for harming themselves or others, most healthcare providers will only consider sho...
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can be used to treat major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions. It is often considered when other treatments have not helped. During ECT, electrodes are attached to the scalp, and the brain is briefly stimulated to induce a short seizure (lasting less than a minute). A person is un...
The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) has nerve roots in the thoracolumbar region of the spinal cord (T1-L2 or L3), while the parasympathetic (PNS) has craniosacral (above C1 and below S1) nerve roots. If there is disruption of the spinal cord, it will tend to affect some (perhaps all with a cervical insult) areas of the SNS, while the PNS is ...
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- Ian Mannarino
Aug 24, 2022 · Shock first aid treatment is first aid given to a person suffering from shock. Shock is a serious condition that occurs when your body doesn’t get enough blood flow. Symptoms of shock include low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, shallow breathing, anxiety and fatigue. The first step in shock first aid treatment is calling 911.
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Mar 20, 2024 · 1. Lay the Person Down, if Possible. Elevate the person's feet about 12 inches unless head, neck, or back is injured or you suspect broken hip or leg bones. Do not raise the person's head. Turn ...
