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How to Find an Old Doctor
You might want to get in contact with an old doctor for any number of reasons: perhaps he is familiar with the history of a particular medical problem or has records you need. Maybe you just want to see an old friend or hear a reassuring voice. Fortunately, doctors are important people, so whatever
White Spiders in Georgia
Spiders play an extremely important role in the ecosystems found in the state of Georgia. These spiders exhibit a wide variety of features, both in terms of their physical characteristics as well as in their behaviors. Spiders in Georgia that could be described as 'white' display a similar diversity
How to Prepare for Liposuction Surgery
Tumescent liposuction is the preferred method of liposuction among board-certified plastic surgeons. Pre- and post-operative guidelines vary among doctors. Here are the basics.
How to Prevent a Patient-Lifting Back Injury as an EMS
Emergency medical service (EMS) workers, such as paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), are often the first on scene to a medical emergency. EMS workers provide life-saving medical care and transportation to a hospital. Lifting patients on and off a stretcher is part of their daily dut
NIOSH Air Sampling Methods
Industrial workers can be exposed to airborne contaminants at unsafe levels.Factory machines and piping image by Andrei Merkulov from Fotolia.comThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requires workplace compliance for testing airborne contaminants and protecting...
How to Stop Scabs From Bleeding
Your body is naturally inclined to protect itself from dangerous infections. When you fall and scrape your knee or your elbow, blood from the injury dries and becomes a scab. This scab protects the wound from infection, but can also be itchy and annoying. If you pick at your scab, you are interferin
How to Get Dressed After Shoulder Surgery
Following shoulder surgery, an individual may experience pain and difficulty moving. Range of motion in the affected arm and shoulder may seriously hamper efforts to dress, but learning a few basics will make the entire process a little easier. While many people recovering from shoulder surgery may
Night Shifts in Emergency Medicine
How does night shift work impact emergency physicians' job satisfaction and quality of life?
The Expert Witness in Emergency Medicine
Many emergency physicians are asked at some point in their careers to review medical malpractice cases by an attorney. Here's how to prepare to be an expert witness.
Review: New Oral Anticoagulants for Afib, VTE, and ACS
A review focused on the new oral anticoagulants for stroke prophylaxis in patients with atrial fibrillation, venous thromboembolism (VTE), and acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: Preventing Falls at Home
For people with osteopenia or osteoporosis, falls are especially scary. But many falls are also preventable. Here’s how to avoid falls where they happen most: at home.
Breakout Sessions
Sessions on patient safety, quality improvement, antimicrobial stewardship, and diagnostic errors were just a few of the highlights of the 2013 Society for Hospital Medicine annual meeting.
Instructions After Periodontal Flap Surgery
Following doctor's orders after dental surgery is an essential part of preventing further injury and making sure the affected area heals properly. Ignoring the rules can lead to serious infection, regression and painful side effects such as dry sockets. Never hesitate to phone your dentist when in
Oil Spill Emergency Response Plan
Oil spills can have long-term, devastating effects on the environment and wildlife in the affected area. These effects can be somewhat mitigated by quick and effective response plans.
Ingrown Toenails -- Straighten or Remove?
Commentary on a study on ingrown toenails, published January 2008 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons
How to Use a Bunion Splint to Straighten Hallux Valgus (Bunions)
A common conservative treatment for mild to moderate bunions (Hallux valgus) and bunion pain is to wear a bunion splint. The basic design of a bunion splint includes a "holder" for the big toe, extended in a longitudinal direction and connected to another "binding" around the mid-foot, resulting in
Prepare for the Worst: Calming Agitated Patients
The authors present some quick tips for handling an agitated patient and de-escalating a potentially volatile situation before it spirals out of control.
Noise Complaint
Hospitalists and other healthcare workers are inundated daily with an overwhelming number of alerts and notifications from medical and communication devices. Is anyone still paying attention?
Synbiotics in Surgery for Chronic Pancreatitis
Can synbiotics reduce complications in patients undergoing pancreatic surgery for chronic pancreatitis?