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CPR/Basic Life Support/Questions Answered by Expert Rob
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Multiple rib fracs, clavicle frac & punctured lung 66 y/o male | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Rob, I read a case recently with the above injuries after a motorcycle accident. The victim was ... A: Some people have a major adrenaline rush after a major event such as being involved in a motorcycle ... | |
| Blood pressure | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Brace yourself, this is gonna sound incredibly stupid. I became EMT-B certified 2 months ago, this ... A: First of all, your search for answers on these medical topics assures that you will have a ... | |
| ACLS | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: i understand why you give epi in a bradycardia situation but why give it in pulseless vf or vt? I am ... A: The rationale behind the epi being given when there is no pulse, is that if they can shock someone ... | |
| 2 staff dealing with collapsed patient | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: If there were two trained staff to deal with the emergency how would the procedure differ from BLS ... A: One person would do the compressions while the other person would use the ambu-bag or mouth ... | |
| help | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: here in Venezuela there is 1967 law that says : " in the first aid kit is forbidden to have pills, ... A: In America, the laws are the same. For legal reasons, the only people that can legally give a ... | |
| Ambu bags | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: For basic life support until EMS arrives is an Ambu bag more effective than rescue breaths with a ... A: Ambu bag would work better than a face shield because you can watch the person as your giving ... | |
| First Aid | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: Hey Rob! I am trying to begin a new college course at the college that I attend. The course would ... A: The only thing I can think of is the fact that people at church tend to be an older crowd more in ... | |
| a cpr question | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: In one rescuer CPR what is the ratio compressions to ventilations? In two rescuer CPR what is the ... A: AHA standards for 1 person CPR is 30:2, but they are changıng that soon from what İ hear. ... | |
| BLS | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: Looking for a site for review, need to resert A: I am sorry for the delay as I had been out of town coincidently when you asked. As far as websites ... | |
| CPR performed on self | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: I recently received an email that stated you can help yourself if you feel you are having a heart ... A: Personally, I have never heard of the Journal of General Hospital Rochester, but if I was able to ... | |
| CPR performed on self | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I recently received an email that stated you can help yourself if you feel you are having a heart ... A: My advice is don't believe everything you read. If you are having a "heart attack" and still able ... | |
| ACLS using an AED | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: I am a former ER nurse. I am not working in the ER at this time but I will be renewing my emergency ... A: According to the AHA 2007 standards you would continue to keep shocking if the AED says so. Because ... | |
Rob
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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
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
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