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Negative Pressure Therapy for Closed Spine Incisions
What effect does negative pressure therapy have on closed spinal incisions?
How to Care for a Stoma and the Surrounding Tissue
A stoma is a surgical opening created as an alternative access route for the body to drain excess fluids and waste. These openings are created in the windpipe, a tracheostomy, the voice box, a laryngostoma, near the stomach and the small intestine, an ileostomy, and the large intestine, a colostomy.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Claims and Patient Files
Technology has advanced significantly within the last twenty years. How doctors record patient files and process medical claims unfortunately have not. This has begun to change, as there are many positive benefits to creating electronic medical files and filing insurance claims online. But as with a
Collagenase vs Hydrogel in Maintenance Debridement
Which method fares better? A validated predictive wound-healing tool provides the answer.
How to Perform CPR Using CAB
According to the American Heart Association, 92 percent of individuals experiencing cardiac arrest die before reaching the hospital. However, immediate CPR could triple the chances of survival for these individuals. What was once known as the "A-B-Cs" of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, are now known
Relationship Between Surgery Outcomes and Hospital Costs?
Commentary on a study on the relationship between the quality of surgery care and cost of inpatient surgery, published in January 2012 in Annals of Surgery.
Utility of a Single Early Warning Score for Sepsis in the ED
Could this scoring system be an effective means of predicting outcome in ED sepsis patients?
Places to Take Shelter in the Event of a Tornado
While tornadoes are most prevalent in certain areas of the country, a tornado can strike anywhere, anytime. Be prepared by planning a safe location to move to if bad weather hits your area. Stay alert for changing weather conditions; a tornado watch means that a tornado may develop, while a tornado
The Critical Care Debate
As provider shortages plague ICUs nationwide, can hospitalists fill the gap?
Sternal Wound Infection and Vacuum-Assisted Closure
When should you use the VAC in sternal wound management?
Side Effects of Dry Eyes
Dry eyes are uncomfortable and a nuisance. They itch, and the whites of your eyes end up blazing red rather than radiantly white. Dry eyes can impair your vision. Some people have what is called dry eye syndrome.
About Online CPR Recertification
An online CPR recertification is perfect for busy professionals whose initial CPR certification is about to expire. Instead of worrying whether there is a CPR training class meeting somewhere, signing up for the class and then spending a day at the venue going through all the motions you are so fami
Rectal NSAIDs to Prevent Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
Commentary on a study on whether rectal indomethacin reduces the incidence of pancreatitis after ERCP, published April 2012 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Evaluation and Management of Moderate to Severe Pediatric Head Trauma
What are the current practices and concepts in evaluating pediatric head trauma in the Emergency Department?
Amal Mattu's 2011 Articles You've Gotta Know!
The EM physician picks his favorite research articles of 2011.
Prophylaxis for Deep Venous Thrombosis and Troublesome Bleeding
Commentary on a study published October 2006 in the Archives of Surgery.
How to Assist in the Aftermath of a Hurricane
Many people are truly wonderful in emergencies, and afterward are eager to assist in any way they can. But when helping out in the aftermath of a hurricane, it is more important to use your head than your heart.
Types of Gauze Bandages
Assorted sizes of gauze pads and rolls are practical additions for your first aid kit.gauze image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comGauze bandages are very versatile and practical for many medical and nonmedical purposes. They come in many different sizes and types. Most gauze bandages...
Animal and Human Bites-Prevention
Tips to help prevent bite injuries: Do not disturb animals, even your family pets, while they are eating, sleeping, or nursing. Animal mothers can be very aggressive when protecting their young. Never leave a young child or baby alone with an animal.