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24/12/2023

What is holiday heart syndrome? ♥️🫀🩺🎉

🎄 It’s atrial fibrillation (AFib), or an irregular heartbeat, that’s associated with binge drinking. While It can happen any time of year, it's most common around end-of-year holidays when festivities are at an all-time high.

How does holiday heart syndrome feel?

🎁 A lack of energy. You might feel very tired. More so than usual during the holidays.

🎁 Discomfort in your chest. It may feel painful or like there’s pressure in your chest. Dizziness and sometimes it is hard to breathe.

What increases my chances of getting holiday heart syndrome?

〰️ Being overweight or obese
〰️ Drinking too much alcohol
〰️ Smoking
〰️ Using stimulants, including some illegal drugs
〰️ Taking certain prescription drugs, such as albuterol

When you think you might have the symptoms of holiday heart syndrome seek evaluation in an Emergency facility. 🏥

CardioPulmonary Services offers cardiopulmonary services, perfusion, autotransfusion, and consulting to hospitals and healthcare clinics nationwide.

23/11/2023

03/11/2023

I wear sunglasses all the time as a fashion statement. Am I hurting or helping my eye health?
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Seems as if sunglasses have become an accessory that change with each outfit for both men and women.

Studies suggest that not wearing sunglasses could potentially enhance the skin's natural photoprotection mechanisms and promote the release of nitric oxide, which has numerous health advantages, including lowered blood pressure, improved immune system function, and enhanced wound healing.

Now for the upside!! Choosing a pair of sunglasses based on brand or style alone is not enough to get the most out of your shades.

When buying sunglasses, look for ones that are marked UV 400 or 99-100% UV absorption. This means they'll block both UVA and UVB sunrays.
Dark lenses are not necessarily better especially if they don’t have UV protection.

Ground glass sunglasses are better than plastic because ground glasses don’t distort your vision.
If you love to ski or surf, go ahead and choose large frames that wrap around your face.

☀️ You can see better in the sun
🕶️ Sunglasses protect us from harmful UV radiation with can diminish your eyesight
☀️ Protect us from glare when we are around water
🕶️ Protect the skin around our eyes

So go ahead and buy those expensive sunglasses however check the UV absorption before you wear them or you are only buying an expensive fashion accessory.

CPS specializes in perfusion, autotransfusion, intraoperative monitoring and respiratory care while providing clients with consulting, inventory management, and equipment.

06/08/2023

How are your teeth and your heart related?

🦷 Research shows that conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease are associated with heart disease. In fact, people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from heart disease as people without dental problems.

🦠 The reasons for this connection aren’t completely clear, but several theories are possible. Oral health issues such as gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth abscesses are all caused by bacteria in the mouth.

🦠 One theory is that this bacteria can enter the bloodstream and travel throughout the body. The bacteria can then cause infections in other parts of the body, and eventually travel to the heart, where it can damage tissue and even lead to a heart attack.

🧫 When bacteria from other parts of the body attach themselves to tissues in the heart, it can also cause a life-threatening inflammatory condition called endocarditis. If left untreated, endocarditis can damage or destroy heart valves. People with damaged or artificial heart valves are especially at risk.

🩸Bacteria present in dental plaque have also been found to cause blood clots, which can damage arteries and affect heart health. Sometimes a blood clot can prove to be fatal, as it is released into the bloodstream and can result in a heart attack.

🫀 Oral bacteria are also associated with atherosclerosis, a condition that causes the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in the artery walls, known as arterial plaque. Arterial plaque restricts blood flow, and ruptured plaques can trigger a blood clot, which in turn can cause a heart attack or stroke.

🩺 Another connection between dental health and heart health is that conditions such as gum disease and heart disease are related to inflammation. Inflammatory dental conditions may be a signal that inflammation is present in other parts of the body. Diagnosing and treating these dental conditions in their early stages may help the immune system inflammation in other parts of the body more effectively.

🪥 When you pick up your toothbrush and brush your teeth remember your heart depends on your complete and timely oral care.

CPS specializes in perfusion, autotransfusion, intraoperative monitoring and respiratory care while providing clients with consulting, inventory management, and equipment.

03/07/2023

Happy Independence Day from CardioPulmonary Services, LLC! 🎆🇺🇸🎇🇺🇸

26/06/2023

Protecting your eyes in the Summer!! 😎

Sunlight reflecting off sand, water, or even snow further increases exposure to UV radiation and increases your risk of developing eye problems. Certain sunglasses can help protect your eyes!

When using sunglasses:
🕶️ Choose sunglasses with a UV400 rating or “100% UV protection” on the label. These sunglasses block more than 99% of UVA and UVB radiation and provide the most protection against UV rays.

👓 Do not mistake dark-tinted sunglasses as having UV protection. The darkness of the lens does not indicate its ability to shield your eyes from UV rays. Many sunglasses with light-colored tints – such as green, amber, red, and gray – can offer the same UV protection as very dark lenses.

👀 Check to see if your tinted glasses have UV protection. If you are unsure, your eye care professional may be able to check for you. When you wear tinted glasses, your pupils dilate and can increase exposure of your retinas to UV light. Without UV protection, you are putting yourself at risk for harmful effects associated with solar blindness.

💰 Do not mistake expensive sunglasses as being better for your eyes than cheaper ones.

☀️ Wrap around sunglasses offer more eye protection especially in direct sunlight.

👶🏼 Protecting children’s eyes with sunglasses is important.

👒Besides wearing sunglasses wear a wide brimmed hat to protect your eyes especially in direct sunlight between the hours of 10AM to 2PM.

👁️ If you wear contacts ask your doctor about UV protecting contacts.

🩺 You have only two eyes and you will use them forever, please see a professional for advice regarding eye protection and safety!

20/06/2023

Protect Your Skin This Summer!! 🌤️🧴😎

Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. People of all skin colors are at risk for this damage!

You can reduce your risk by:
🌞 Limiting your time in the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are most intense.
🌞 Wearing clothing to cover skin exposed to the sun, such as long-sleeve shirts, pants, sunglasses, and broad-brim hats.
🌞 Using broad spectrum sunscreens with an SPF value of 15 or higher regularly and as directed. (Broad spectrum sunscreens offer protection against both UVA and UVB rays, two types of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.)
🌞 Consulting a health care professional before applying sunscreen to infants younger than 6 months.

In general, the FDA recommends that you use broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, even on cloudy days!

In addition:
🌞 Apply sunscreen liberally to all uncovered skin, especially your nose, ears, neck, hands, feet, and lips (but avoid putting it inside your mouth and eyes).
🌞 Reapply at least every two hours. Apply more often if you’re swimming or sweating. (Read the label for your specific sunscreen. An average-size adult or child needs at least one ounce of sunscreen, about the amount it takes to fill a shot glass, to evenly cover the body.)
🌞 If you don’t have much hair, apply sunscreen to the top of your head or wear a hat.
🌞 No sunscreen completely blocks UV radiation. So other protections are needed, such as protective clothing, sunglasses, and staying in the shade.
🌞 No sunscreen is waterproof.

17/05/2023

Let’s look at shoes that reduce falls and take good care of your feet! 👣👣👣👣

This is an “every age” issue. For example, at any age, heels, flip-flops and shoes with a leather or slippery sole can lead to tripping and stumbling.
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Here are a few things to look 👀 for in your footwear:

Soles: The midsoles of the shoes need to be sturdy and not too flexible to ensure better stability. Flexible shoes that bend too readily can cause a twist to a foot or ankle. Hard, sturdy soles are more slip-resistant than lightweight, flexible shoes. Choose shoes that have a good tread, and get rid of shoes that have worn out tread.
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Size: The shoes need to fit correctly. If the shoes are too big your foot will slip and slide within the shoe and can contribute to a fall or loss of balance. Shoes that are too tight cause foot pain which makes it difficult to walk and focus on each step.
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Closed Heels: Closed-heel shoes offer greater stability. Open heels while look fashionable and appear comfortable they have a-lot of movement for your foot. The heels of the shoe should also not be more than an inch thick. Low-heeled shoes provide greater stability.
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Outer Sole Material: A sole that is too smooth is slippery and a sole with too much tread grabs at the ground, which often makes a person more likely to fall.
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Be safe… everyone deserves a pair of gorgeous shoes that look wonderful. However, if those shoes cause a fall… well no shoes are that gorgeous!

25/04/2023

Do I care about Candida auris?
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Yes! The CDC identified C. auris as an urgent threat because it is often resistant to treatment with anti fungal drugs and can cause severe infections with high death rates.
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Although still rare in the U.S., more than 1 in 3 patients with an invasive C. auris infection die from the disease.
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In general, the fungus is not a threat to healthy people. If you or your family have people who are very sick, or who have long or frequent stays in health care facilities or a weakened immune system are at increased risk for acquiring C. auris.
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People with invasive medical devices, such as catheters, breathing tubes and feeding tubes, are also more vulnerable.
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The fungus can cause a bloodstream infection. Fever, chills, sweats and low blood pressure are the most common symptoms of a C. auris infection. Infections have been found in patients of all ages, from preterm infants to the elderly.
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What do I do if I think I may have C. auris?
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See your health care provider immediately because C. auris may be resistant to the first anti fungal given as a treatment, treating it successfully may be a longer process than other fungal
Infections. C. auris can be carried on the skin with no symptoms and transferred to an at risk person. Cleaning hospital or long term care facility rooms with Clorox and UV lights can reduce the possible transmission.

17/04/2023

Can I jump in? ☀️👙🕶🩳🩱🧴🤿🏊‍♀️💦

Weather has been odd this spring!
Some days seem like a perfect day with sunshine and 74 degree temperatures. You might be tempted to take a swim however one sunny day doesn’t justify a jump in the lake.
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For safety’s sake, most swimmers should wait until the water temperature reaches at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit. But even that can be too chilly for most people to enjoy the experience.
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Warmer water can make all the difference for smart swimming, no matter the time of year. Why?
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Cold shock risk becomes particularly high once the temperature falls below 64 and entering the water at that temperature makes you feel like you can’t get enough air and your heart pumps faster.
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If you start to panic, it will be harder to make rational choices about water safety. It is significantly more difficult for your arms and legs to move and keep you afloat.
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Finally, you have a chance of reducing your core body temperature and this decreases the function of many major organs. A low water temperature is a risk to your bodies health and increases your chances of drowning.
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As tempted as you might be to jump in … wait until the sun has had a chance to warm the water to above 70 degrees Fahrenheit!

11/04/2023

Wearable devices collect the data of users' personal health and exercise, and can even send a patient's health information to a doctor or other healthcare professional in real-time!
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Once only used to count steps and tell time, smartwatches have now transformed into clinically viable healthcare tools.
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The Move ECG, a watch is able to measure an electrocardiogram and send the reading to the user’s doctor, as well as detect atrial fibrillation. It’s also able to track pace, distance, and elevation, as well as automatic tracking for walking, running, swimming, and biking.
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Wearable fitness technology has carved out such as significant space for itself in the healthcare industry, that devices such as FitBits and smartwatches are now viewed as mainstream.
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In the next five years it is felt that wearing a device to measure healthcare data will reduce the cost of healthcare to those who are willing to consistently comply with the this method of tracking your healthcare data. From children to older adults, studies prove that a “wearable device” can provide an increase in both healthy habits and reduce at risk heart and other unrecognized potential life threatening disease processes.

27/03/2023

Twenty-four hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe are using "black boxes" — named after those used in airplanes — to collect and analyze operating-room practice data in hopes of reducing medical error and increasing efficiency, The Wall Street Journal reported March 19.

The OR Black Box, made by Surgical Safety Technologies, gathers video, audio, patient vital signs and patient data. The audio and video are deidentified, giving participants blurred faces and cartoonish bodies.

Mayo Clinic, Duke University Hospital has installed OR Black Boxes in two operating rooms to study and patient positioning to reduce skin tissue and nerve injuries. Additionally the boxes have helped the system identify a need for a better sending and tracking system for specimens. The Duke teams have also found new ways to increase operating room efficiency and productivity by reducing the amount of time it takes “turning over” an operating room.

Audiovisual data is deleted after 30 days to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients and healthcare providers," according to Teodor Grantcharov, MD, PhD, a professor of surgery and practicing surgeon at Stanford Medicine.

Others worry the information could be used in lawsuits. At this time that has not been the case because of the anonymization of the information from the the OR Black Box it would be very difficult to use in malpractice litigation.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/surgery-technology-data-black-boxes-a8bc483b?page=1