CPR Class Memphis

  CPR training in an accredited training site can make you feel a lot more in control of life-threatening emergency situations, for example, a situation where you are face-to-face with a drowning victim or when someone is suddenly having a cardiac arrest. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation that comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths. Proper application of the procedure can keep someone alive who can’t breathe on their own or whose heart has stopped pumping (sudden cardiac arrest). Majority of people are scared to administer CPR to someone suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) because they are afraid they may cause further damage, which can largely be attributed to their lack of training (knowledge) in this life-saving skill. They are afraid because they aren’t confident to handle the situation efficiently. Confidence comes from training in the hands of experts. It might come as a surprise considering how vital CPR is, the procedure is actually surprisingly e

Triglycerides or blood fats are an essential measure for the health of your heart. Triglycerides (high levels) increase an individual’s risk for having a heart attack or stroke. When looking at cardiovascular risk, all of us tend to look at LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol levels, often overlooking the triglycerides. However, extremely high levels (1,000 mg/dL or more) spell trouble for your ticker and can lead to acute pancreatitis. All these highlight the importance of monitoring this vital parameter closely. People may have high triglyceride levels (hypertriglyceridemia) if they consume more calories than they can burn. A simple blood test can help you keep a track of the level of triglycerides in the blood. A value below 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or lower than 1.7 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) indicates the level of triglycerides is in the normal range. Triglycerides ranging between 200 to 499 mg/dL is high, and triglycerides above 500 mg/dL or above is extreme