Understanding Eye Allergies

April 12, 2024   |   By: Tammy Welch, CPMA Eye allergy, also called allergic conjunctivitis, is quite common. They occur when the eyes react to something that irritates them (called an allergen). The eyes produce a substance called histamine to fight off the allergen. As a result, the eyelids, conjunctivitis, and eye allergies do not spread…

Demystifying EKG and Telemetry for the Non-Clinician

February 23, 2024 | By Anonymous Source Electrocardiograms (EKG or ECG) and telemetry are indispensable tools in the field of cardiac health. They have revolutionized how healthcare professionals diagnose and monitor various heart conditions, from arrhythmias to heart attacks. EKGs record the heart’s electrical activity, while telemetry involves wireless data transmission from a patient’s heart…