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Nurse Jane Hopkins Appointed on Biden’s COVID-19 Advisory Board

Jane Hopkins, RNMH (image via: SEIU Healthcare) A nurse was one of three additional members appointed to Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board on November 29. This followed widespread calls and petitions for nurse representation on the expert task team created by the President-elect to advise on the country’s response to the pandemic. “As COVID-19 surges across theContinueContinue reading “Nurse Jane Hopkins Appointed on Biden’s COVID-19 Advisory Board”

Hands-Only CPR for Adults

CALL 112 IF A PERSON: Collapses Becomes unresponsive 1. Check Responsiveness Tap the person’s shoulder and shout, “Are you OK?” Look for normal breathing. Call 112 if there is no response. Start Hands-Only CPR. Hands-Only CPR should not be used for adults whose cardiac arrest is due to drug overdose, near-drowning, or an unwitnessed cardiacContinueContinue reading “Hands-Only CPR for Adults”

CPR for Children

Call 112 If you’re alone with a child or baby who is unresponsive and not breathing (or only gasping), call 112 after you’ve done 2 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If someone else is present, shout for the person to call 112 and then have him locate an AED (a defibrillator) right away while youContinueContinue reading “CPR for Children”

First Aid: Shock Treatment

Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. Lack of blood flow means the cells and organs do not get enough oxygen and nutrients to function properly. Many organs can be damaged as a result. Shock requires immediate treatment and can get worse very rapidly. As manyContinueContinue reading “First Aid: Shock Treatment”