Posts Tagged ‘Add’

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Automated external defibrillator (AED) the word spelled out a lot, is an electronic device that automatically diagnoses the possibly life threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in people and will treat them through defibrillation, the device of electrical therapy which prevents the arrhythmia, lets the heart to restore an effectual rhythm. An automated external defibrillator is used at times of life threatening cardiac arrhythmias which leads to cardiac arrest

The device’s usage is restricted to

1. Pulseless Ventricular tachycardia (shortened to VT or V-Tach)

2. Ventricular fibrillation (shortened to VF or V-Fib)

In these two types of electrical cardiac arrhythmia, the heart is active, but in a life-threatening, dysfunctional pattern. In ventricular tachycardia, the heart beats very fast to efficiently pump blood. Eventually, ventricular tachycardia results in ventricular fibrillation. In ventricular fibrillation, the electrically active heart becomes chaotic, preventing the ventricle from efficiently pumping blood. The fibrillation in the heart reduces over time, and will ultimately reach asystole. Read more…

ADHD Vs ADD – Unraveling the Mystery

In this article titled “ADHD vs ADD” we will first explore the many names which this condition has been called over the years and then work to explain the differences between ADHD vs ADD.

Sometimes it is pretty amazing how the evolution of research deals with theories once thought to be absolute which are ultimately proven to absolutely wrong or incomplete. Never has there been a better example than with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Let’s briefly cover the five name changes which have occurred in recent years.

Hyperactivity of Childhood: First noted in the first edition of the APA’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

Hyperkinetic Reaction of Childhood: Noted in the second edition of the DSM.

Attention Deficit Disorder With or Without Hyperactivity (ADD): This name was introduced in the third edition of the DSM and is still used outside the doctor and specialist community. Read more…

Testing For Dyslexia – Are Online Tests For Dyslexia Any Good

Getting yourself diagnosed is the first and most important concern that you must address if you think that you are dyslexic.

With the availability of online testing for dyslexia this really will not be that hard. Online tests for dyslexia are specifically designed for people who are still struggling with their symptoms and have little understanding of what they’re dealing with. Most conventional tests for dyslexia will cost many hundreds of dollars just for a preliminary screening. Besides many people who undergo these tests are intimidated by them and thus end up answering inaccurately. This behavior often results in a lower than accurate diagnosis which adversely affects the final outcome of the treatment. It is specially in such cases that online tests for dyslexia outshine their conventional counterparts. These tests can be taken from the comfort of one’s home and since the person will be taking them all by him or herself he or she can answer with full confidence and thus the diagnosis made by these tests is remarkably accurate. Read more…

Drug Free Medication For ADD & ADHD

There are many facts about children and the conditions known as ADD and ADHD. Some of these facts make for unhappy reading. One such fact is that by giving the child prescribed medication, that alone will fix the problem and it’s all as simple as popping a pill. This is doubly sad and not just because it’s wrong. It’s also sad because there is no need to give many children any prescribed medication and the future of the child, their future happiness in terms of academic success and social skills, can depend largely on their treatment for their condition.

Now as regards actually having the condition there are certain facts which should be stated. Just because your child is hyperactive does not mean they have the condition. Many if not most kids are full of energy and enjoy playing at a breakneck speed. And to be sure of any diagnosis, many experts recommend only certain medical professionals will be able to accurately pinpoint any symptoms. The two professionals most highly recommended are a neurosurgeon or a psychiatrist. It is up to each parent to make the choice but these professionals are believed by many to best be able to diagnose your child.

So assuming your child has been diagnosed with the disorder, you are naturally keen to know the best way to treat the youngster. Medications are widely used but there is the belief that they may not be the best option. First you can consider diet. This can mean removal of some foods and the provision of others. Read more…