Articles by Eugene Elliott

Emergency Treatments for Low Blood Pressure

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Eugene Elliott

Low blood pressure or hypotension can refer to any blood pressure below the established normal of 120/80 mmHg as per the American Heart Association.

6 Main Pressure Points Used for Emergency Medical Purposes

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Eugene Elliott

The ability to promptly control bleeding is a critical skill that may determine whether someone loses a limb or potentially his life.

Factors That Affect Cardiac Output

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Eugene Elliott

Cardiac output (CO) can be defined in words, units of measurement or equations. In short it is the volume of blood being pumped from the left ventricle of the heart in one minute, also expressed as liters per minute (L/min). In the average adult at rest the cardiac output will typically measure between 4.5 and 5.