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26 10, 2017

Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Gene Therapy for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy

October 26th, 2017|Research|

Hello Project Heartbeat folks! Check out this study from the New England Journal of Medicine about the effects of Lenti-D gene therapy as a safe and effective solution to cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy: Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Gene Therapy for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy Article

23 10, 2017

Register for our Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification courses!

October 23rd, 2017|Classes, Research|

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 7th Edition Certification ​The Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®) course conveys an evidence-based approach to care of the newborn at birth and facilitates effective team-based care for healthcare professionals who care for newborns at the time of delivery. NRP utilizes a blended learning approach, which includes online testing, online case-based simulations, and hands-on case-based simulation/debriefing that focus on critical leadership, communication, and team-work skills. NRP is designed to provide healthcare professionals working with neonatal and newborn infants the [...]

17 10, 2017

Register for our Basic ECG and Pharmacology or Advanced 12 Lead ECG Interpretation Classes! See below for class availability and information

October 17th, 2017|Classes, Education, Research|

Upcoming ECG & Pharmacology Training Dates The AHA’s ECG & Pharmacology Course has been updated to reflect the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. This classroom-based, Facilitator-led course is designed to improve electrocardiogram (ECG) recognition skills and pharmacology knowledge for treating cardiovascular emergencies. This course is for healthcare professionals who participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, [...]

3 10, 2017

There’s also a Private SFSU PALS class on October 14 and 15! See below for more information

October 3rd, 2017|Classes, Research|

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Initial Certification Date/Time: Sat 10/14/2017 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM This class also meets on: Sun 10/15/17 from 9:00a to 4:00p Location: San Francisco State University, School of Nursing, Burke Hall, 3rd fl Class Price: $250.00 Notes: Private Course for SFSU School of Nursing Students. Contact NSNA president, Emma Covington, for discount promo code Audience The PALS Course is designed to provide healthcare providers the ability to respond to emergencies for infants and [...]

20 03, 2017

Tired of wasting time in ER waiting rooms?

March 20th, 2017|Research|

Value added wait time is a big focus for our patients, they want to get back home ASAP and stop being a patient.  This study from the Annals of Emergency Medicine looks at the effects of waiting room work-ups.  Pretty intuitive...they work! Initiating Diagnostic Studies on Patients c AP in the Waiting Room Decreases Time Spent in an ED Bed (and Total ED LOS): A RCT Begaz T, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2017 Mar;69(3):298-307. STUDY OBJECTIVE: The effect [...]

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