The Overall Importance Of Ocean Conservation

By Nancy Russell


When it comes to conserving natural resources, there are many areas which are in need of assistance. Currently, ocean conservation is one of the most important. For, without valuable natural resources provided by the oceanic environment, many life forms would go extinct. Ultimately, human, sea and wild life would all be at risk without the food, air, protein and other nutrients provided by this incredible resource.

The most notable of these organizations are the Ocean Conservancy and the Marine Council. Each agency has a specific set of goals and priorities as related to conserving marine life and the overall oceanic environment. As such, there are a now a number of colleges and universities which provide coursework and degree programs in marine biology as well as underwater environmental concerns.

The Oceanic Conservancy is concerned with keeping the ocean thriving with life while also maintaining a positive and nutrient rich environment for the communities and wildlife that need the ocean to survive. The Marine Council on the other hand, is working hard to promote the health and well being of the life swimming within ocean waters.

As both of these organizations have been working in these areas for quite some time, both are often considered essential to the success with regards to maintaining healthy coastal and ocean environments. For, while both have different yet similar goals, the ultimate desire of both is to assist in sustaining life.

Donations also go towards the effort of combating climate change, international coastal clean up and eliminating acidification from the ocean floor. A large amount of past proceeds have also been used to clean up the Gulf Of Mexico and other waterways following man-made and natural disasters. In some cases, local governments may also contribute monies to these non-profits, especially when human life is at risk.

When it comes to the Marine Conservancy Council, it has helped to spearhead efforts designating and strengthening marine sanctuaries while protecting sea turtles through volunteer efforts around the world. The volunteers associated with the council are also part of a group related to cleanup of international coastlines.

The staff and volunteers at any non-profit are often the ones on the frontline working the hardest to achieve these goals. In most cases, non-profits related to this type work operate on a world-wide basis. As such, volunteers are often needed from different areas of the world. While donations are often the most desired form of support, volunteers are often the second. For, without these individuals there would be little to no success when it comes to this and other types of conservation.

Having already removed over 144,000 pounds of trash and created jobs in the millions, it is easy to see how these organizations have made a difference. In addition, as over two billion people rely on the sea life as a source of protein, these organizations are saving humans as well as the oceanic environment and the life breeding and living within its waters. As such, it remains important to support these and other non-profits now and the future.




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Advantages Of Using Blood Warmer Cuff During Medical Procedures

By Mark Cooper


If you or someone you know is about to be added some pints of body fluid, there may be nothing to worry about since the procedure is largely considered to be safe. In the past however, when the blood warmer cuff and many other medical devices had not been introduced, transfusion was a very subtle procedure. These devices continue to do a perfect job at minimizing most risks associated with transfusion.

There are many medical practitioners around the world, who are yet to comprehend why they need to incorporate this device among others in their medical procedures. However, to better understand the use of such devices, it would be prudent to begin with looking at some of the threats that doctors face during delicate surgical procedures. It is equally important that you get to sit down with your doctor and see whether they use these tools.

One of the most serious conditions that is associated with transfusion is known as hypothermia. Usually, the body operates under an optimum temperature. When this temperature goes low beyond the recommended levels, normal body functions are inhibited. During transfusion, cold blood products are added to the patients to boost their levels. This products requires warming to increase its temperature to that of the body.

To avoid cases of hypothermia, medical practitioners recommend the use of warmers. These devices warm fluids that are about to be transfused into patients. This device is not used in all transfusions. It is only recommended during cases where the patient requires large transfusions, such as those that have gone through massive trauma. This is why it is vital for your doctor to conduct a series of tests before recommending warming of fluids.

It is important however, that when warming blood, temperatures should be checked to avoid hemolysis. This is where red cells are destroyed before reaching their normal lifespan. Such a condition would be counterproductive to the transfusion procedure. Once these red cells are destroyed, it would be useless trying to carry out a transfusion since the patient would only be receiving cytoplasm and plasma.

Transfusion procedures are not just limited to fluid warmers. Medical practitioners also use different pressure infusion devices, such as cuffs. When using this device, it is important for the doctor to follow the guidelines provided by the manufacturer regarding the use of catheters, filters and ports. In cases where these instructions are not followed, catheter wall rapture may occur or even the rapture of vessels.

One of the best things about these medical devices is that they are generally known to improve clinical results for patients. Imagine you are a patient that has been diagnosed with hypothermia after a medical procedure, you may just end up staying longer at the facility than the doctors had projected. This will eventually lead to accumulated bills. You do not however, have to worry about this because of superior medical equipment.

Today, nearly all clinics, hospitals and surgery facilities employ patient warming techniques in their procedures. Besides improving clinical results, they also work to improve the comfort of the patient during those procedures. This is why regulatory agencies are now making patient warming practices mandatory.




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