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26 10, 2017

Struggling with understanding sepsis? Check out this awesome video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJXAG3Beo1E Lyrics [Buldawgy dawg] One, two, three and to the fo' The Lactates' elevated so early goal is how we roll Ready to cure some sepsis, so step on up Burke: (Cause this confusion needs to be cleared up) Screen for SIRS first, then zoom in like the Hubble Infection and a fever, the patient could be in trouble Ain't nuthin' but some sepsis, baaaaabay! blood stream infection make us craaaazy Should we isolate the pt for safety We [...]

26 10, 2017

Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Gene Therapy for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy

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!

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|Categories: Classes, Education, Research|Tags: Advanced 12 Lead EKG Bay Area, advanced 12 lead ekg east bay, advanced 12 lead ekg oakland, advanced 12 lead ekg project heartbeat, allan bulda, American Heart Association, basic ekg bay area, basic ekg east bay, basic ekg oakland, basic ekg project heartbeat, CPR and ECC courses, ekg bay area, EKG East Bay, ekg oakland, EKG Project Heartbeat, Emergency Nurses Association, kaiser, medical training center, Project Heartbeat, SEIU|

Basic ECG Interpretation and Pharmacology Certification 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, nurses, [...]

3 10, 2017

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

October 3rd, 2017|Categories: Classes, Research|Tags: PALS Bay Area, PALS East Bay, PALS Oakland, pals project heartbeat, pals sfsu, san francisco state university school of nursing, sfsu, sfsu nursing, sfsu nursing and friends, sfsu nursing class, sfsu nursing courses, sfsu nursing students, sfsunsa|

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 [...]

27 09, 2017

Need a refresher on your ECG skills? Check out our Basic ECG and Pharmacology Course!

September 27th, 2017|Categories: Classes, Research|Tags: basic ecg bay area, basic ecg east bay, basic ecg oakland, basic ecg project heartbeat, basic ekg bay area, basic ekg east bay, basic ekg oakland, basic ekg project heartbeat, pharmacology bay area, pharmacology east bay, pharmacology oakland, pharmacology project heartbeat|

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, nurses, paramedics, and others who require this [...]

27 09, 2017

Check out our YouTube Video to learn about the Sara Stedy!

September 27th, 2017|Categories: Research|Tags: ACLS Bay Area, ACLS east bay, ACLS Oakland, AHA, allan bulda, American Heart Association, BLS Bay Area, BLS East Bay, BLS Oakland, bls project heartbeat, CPR Bay Area, cpr east bay, CPR Oakland, cpr project heartbeat, enpc, medical training center oakland, NRP Bay Area, nrp easy bay, NRP Oakland, nrp project heartbeat, PALS Bay Area, PALS East Bay, PALS Oakland, pals project heartbeat, Project Heartbeat, TNCC Bay Area, tncc east bay, TNCC Oakland, tncc project heartbeat|

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp31cs9nrb8 The Sara Stedy™ is a further development of the successful Stedy™ aid, a proven mobility-promoting support tool that encourages more mobile residents/patients to stand up independently. For more helpful videos, visit our YouTube Channel Project Heartbeat: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-6PLg-clh4a-IGPiDRiDA

23 09, 2017

Read the article to learn more about this analysis. What are your opinions?

September 23rd, 2017|Categories: Research|Tags: ACLS Bay Area, ACLS Oakland, BLS Bay Area, BLS Oakland, PALS Bay Area, PALS Oakland, Project Heartbeat|

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20 03, 2017

Tired of wasting time in ER waiting rooms?

March 20th, 2017|Categories: Research|Tags: ACLSbayarea, ACLSoakland, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, BLSOakland, East Bay, Projectheartbeat|

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 of [...]

14 01, 2015

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) available in February 2015

January 14th, 2015|Categories: Classes, Research|Tags: EMT, life support, NAEMT, nurse, paramedic, phtls, physician, prehospital, trauma|

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - Provider Course: February 27 - February 28, 2015 8am - 4pm To register follow the link: https://projectheartbeat.com/phtls Course Description: Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for prehospital emergency trauma care. The mission of PHTLS is to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all providers involved in the delivery of prehospital care through global education. PHTLS is developed by NAEMT in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons' [...]

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