Foods That Affect Your Heart Health
Katrina Nillas Katrina Nillas is a Registered Nurse and Professional Writer. She has built a career creating educational materials for both patients and healthcare professionals. The heart plays a central role in our circulatory system, and if damaged, other vital organs in our body will also suffer. While some organs can even be removed without…
Which ACLS Certification Option Should You Choose
Where to Start Looking Cardiac arrest continues to be one of the main causes of death, claiming more than 475,000 lives a year. Over 350,000 of these cardiac arrests occur out of the hospital where prompt treatment by trained professionals is generally not an option. The number of deaths caused by cardiac arrest is more…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Medical Supplies
Fact Sheet and Information What does PPE stand for? PPE is an acronym that stands for ‘personal protective equipment.’ PPE is specialized clothing or devices that provide a barrier from viruses, bacteria, pathogens, or other harmful contaminants. Its main purpose is to prevent the wearer from contacting or spreading external contaminants. PPE medical supplies include protective clothing,…
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10% OFF Course Purchases Use the promotional code “SAVE10” during checkout for an additional 10% discount. Use the Promotional Code ⇨ SAVE10 ⇦ During Checkout Claim Your Discount How to Claim Your Discount Go to the shopping cart. Add your desired courses. Click on “Have a promotional code?” Enter discount “SAVE10” Click “Apply” to…
Nuclear Medicine and Medical Isotopes
What is Nuclear Medicine? Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine involving the use of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. These include, but are not limited to, the treatment of cancer, heart disease, endocrine disease, gastrointestinal disease, and neurological disorders. It offers the potential to recognize diseases in their earliest stages…
3 Areas Of Health Remote Workers Should Focus
Whether it’s working on one’s own as a freelancer or telecommuting with a remote position at a large company, a rapidly increasing number of individuals are choosing to work from home these days. In fact, it’s estimated that 50% of the U.S. workforce will be involved in some kind of freelance work (either full or…
6 Ways Technology is Changing the Healthcare Industry
Technology is revolutionizing the way we live our lives and this is particularly evident in industries that use it to improve our health. The healthcare industry has evolved exponentially in the past few years, with advancements in technology making it easier for doctors and nurses to do their job. Here are 6 ways new technologies are changing…
Top 5 Nursing Blogs That Deserve A Visit In 2016
As healthcare professionals nurses are constantly looking for strong content that is both entertaining and thought provoking. Searching the Internet to find the best nursing blogs can be a tedious project so we here at United Medical Education have done the work for our readers. We set specific criteria to effectively rank the best nursing blogs in…
Adult Chest Compressions and Rescue Breaths (Infographic)
One of the most common reasons why people do not perform CPR during an emergency is because they worry about doing it wrong. For this reason we have created a detailed infographic that explains how to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths on an adult during CPR. If someone follows these easy to understand instructions…
ACLS Scholarship Program
Paying for a college education has become increasingly more difficult. Let us help you reduce a portion of that burden by applying to our annual scholarship. Here at United Medical Education we want to help support and motivate young minds that are interested in medical technology and advancement. This scholarship program is designed to help…
The Human Heart
Anatomy of the Human Heart Welcome to United Medical Education. Today we will be discussing the anatomy and function of the human heart. The human heart is a pump made primarily of cardiac muscle that constantly circulates blood throughout the human body. By so doing, the human heart provides nutrients and oxygen to organs, including…
ACLS Algorithms and Manual
ACLS Algorithms and Manual Ready to Get Started? Here is our Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) manual containing the current ACLS algorithms free download. This is for educational purposes only. Download our free ACLS manual with algorithms using the link below: ACLS Training Manual (Download) ACLS Algorithm Updates (Download) The ACLS manual discusses: Hemodynamics CPR for…