Month: September 2023

Pyreanean Mountain Dog, Aragorn, has been pawraising for Kids with Cancer Foundation since 2014, starting when he was just a pup. Now, at 10 years old, Aragorn is putting up his paws after almost a decade of helping raise awareness and funds to help support the near 800 children diagnosed with cancer in Australia each year – one pat at a time. Together with his 85-year-old owner, Lorna McDonough-Brown, Aragorn has put up his paws after his last market in late August 2023 on the NSW mid North Coast in Forster. This dynamic duo have raised over $1,700 for Kids with Cancer Foundation through pats and awesomeness and are now looking forward to a well-deserved retirement. For nearly a decade, Aragorn and Lorna have been regular fundraisers throughout the Great Lakes district and surrounds, an...

What is BP Blood pressure (BP) tells us measure of the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body. It is essential to check your BP because it indicates how effectively the heart is pumping blood and how well the arteries are carrying that blood to various parts of the body. Blood pressure is typically expressed as two numbers: Systolic Pressure: This is the higher of the two numbers and represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts or beats. It is the moment when blood is forcefully pushed out of the heart into the circulatory system. Diastolic Pressure: This is the lower number and represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats. It reflects the minimum pressure in the a...

In hospitals, CCU stands for "Coronary Care Unit" or "Cardiac Care Unit." This is a specialized medical unit dedicated to the care of patients with serious heart-related conditions, particularly those who are at risk of or have experienced cardiac events like heart attacks. The primary purpose of a CCU is to closely monitor and manage patients with heart issues. One common reason for placing a patient in a CCU is to monitor blood pressure (BP) fluctuations, as you mentioned. Here's what it generally means: Continuous Monitoring: Patients in the CCU have continuous monitoring of vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, electrocardiogram (ECG) readings, and oxygen levels. This monitoring allows healthcare providers to promptly detect any abnormalities or fluctuations in blo...