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Pooja Joshi

Pooja Joshi, RN, CCRN, is a rapid response nurse at a medical center near Oberlin, Ohio. She responds to emergencies and deteriorating patients across the facility and leads mock code training for floor staff. Joshi holds a BSN from Old Dominion University and occasionally writes for Biology Insights on acute cardiac care and emergency recognition.

Special Considerations When Using an AED in a Child Less Than 8
Should You Remove a Transdermal Patch Before Applying an AED?
Where Should AED Pads Be Placed in Anterolateral Placement?
What Should You Do When Using an AED on an Infant?
How Often Are Ribs Broken During CPR?
What Happens After CPR? The Patient Recovery Process
Why Is Early Defibrillation Important to Survival?
What Happens If You Use a Defibrillator on a Healthy Person?
What Is a Priority 4 Patient in Triage?
What Is Compensatory Shock? Causes and Warning Signs
What Is the SAM Approach in CPR and Resuscitation?
Unresponsive Patient: What It Means and What You Should Do
What Are Chest Compressions and How Do They Work?
PALS Airway Assessment: Look, Listen, and Feel
What Are Resuscitation Triangle Roles in ACLS?
How Often Does CPR Work? Success Rates & Factors
What Is an RTA Accident? Causes, Injuries & Risks
What Is ROSC in Medical Terms? Definition & Signs
AED Pad Placement for Adults: Which Position Is Best?
Does CPR Prevent Brain Damage After Cardiac Arrest?
Does CPR Give Oxygen to the Brain?
How Many Fingers Should Be Used for Infant Chest Compressions?
How to Do a Sternal Rub for a Pain Response
How Many Joules for the First Shock in Defibrillation?
How Long Should You Check for Normal Breathing?
What Is a Red Patient in the Triage System?
How to Restart a Heart Without a Defibrillator
What Is the Correct AED Pad Placement for Infants?
What Is the Recommended Chest Compression Fraction?
How Often Should You Switch Chest Compressors?