How to Clip Your Pet’s Nails

Carrington College Veterinary Technology students demonstrate how to clip your dog or cat’s nails. It’s important you know the proper way to restrain your pet. Make sure they’re on their side, and hold their legs on the down legs and place your elbow on their neck and head so they don’t hit their head. The […]

How to Take Blood Pressure

Carrington College Registered Nursing[1] students demonstrate the proper technique for taking blood pressure. You’ll need: Blood pressure cuff Stethoscope Ask your patient to hold their arm out so you can begin. Place the blood pressure cuff around the brachial artery. The brachial artery is found on the elbow’s front side. Find the radial pulse. The […]

How to Relieve Tension Headaches

If you’ve ever experienced a tension headache, you know how painful it can be. Here are some ways to relieve tension headaches. The first step is to add pressure for 15 seconds below the base of the skull and just behind the ear along the natural hair line using your thumbs. Tension can also be […]