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Giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a patient with HIV requires proper training and precautions to avoid disease transmission. As a healthcare provider, it is important to have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be prepared to administer CPR in an emergency. This article will discuss how to get BLS certified and prepare to safely perform CPR on an HIV positive patient.
Lab visits that take as little as 15 minutes & results in 48 to 72 hours
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If you have ever experienced the tip of a penis burn, then you understand what penis burning is and how uncomfortable it can be. Penis burning can be uncomfortable, especially when urinating or during sex when ejaculating. It can cause sharp pain that can also be accompanied by swelling and headache.
Lab visits that take as little as 15 minutes & results in 48 to 72 hours
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Have you ever passed out after sex? What was the feeling after regaining consciousness? Sexual intercourse can be strenuous, especially for those engaging in rough sex, and can leave your head spinning.
Dizziness after sex is not a cause for alarm as it does not always indicate a serious underlying condition. The most serious thing you should concern about during sexual intercourse is how to avoid and prevent contracting sexually transmitted infections.
Lab visits that take as little as 15 minutes & results in 48 to 72 hours
FDA approved or CLIA certified Lab Centers
Sexually transmitted diseases are the most common infection in the world. They mainly affect young people between the age of 15-24 who are sexually active and are spread via skin-to-skin contact through oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Sexually transmitted infections spread through vaginal fluids, pre-cum, semen, saliva, rectal fluids, blood, and breast milk.
Lab visits that take as little as 15 minutes & results in 48 to 72 hours
FDA approved or CLIA certified Lab Centers
Sexually transmitted diseases are common as most are asymptomatic, making people spread them without knowing. The common STDs include gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and trichomoniasis.
However, not all STDs cause swollen lymph nodes. The most common STD causing swollen lymph nodes is the lymphogranuloma venereum, a rare sexually transmitted disease. Other STDs like syphilis, herpes, and HIV can also cause your lymph nodes to swell.