Category: Anatomy & Physiology
Cardio – Basic Anatomical Overview
Cardiac Anatomy The heart is located in the centre of the chest, posterior to the sternum. The base (superior part of the heart) is...
Use Your Head! Treating Traumatic Head Injuries
Head trauma is a significant contributor to trauma deaths worldwide and is the leading cause of disability in people under 40. Although we usually...
Blood Glucose Level (BGL)
Blood glucose level (BGL) monitoring is a commonly performed assessment by paramedics. A device called a glucometer is used, and requires test strips and...
Neuro – Basic Anatomical Overview
The nervous system incorporates the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) and the network of nerves which spread throughout the body (the...