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Workplace Medical Emergency Procedures
Medical emergencies in the workplace are seldom expected and very rarely properly planned for. Should there be a medical emergency where you work, your level of preparedness could mean the difference between life and death. Do you know what to do in the case of a medical emergency? Learning the basi
Intraoperative Blood Transfusion Rate and Mortality
Commentary on a study on whether intraoperative blood transfusion rates are related to overall patient mortality, published April 2012 in the Annals of Surgery.
What Speeds Can Tornadoes Reach?
Tornadoes cause devastation every spring and summer. A tornado can displace a barn, destroy a home or level a city, depending on its intensity and location. Although there is no limit to how fast winds can travel with the highest-level tornadoes, the fastest wind speed recorded in a tornado is 302 m
Fire & Flood Recovery
Fires and floods can cause damage to property and personal injury, including casualties. Recovering from floods and fires is an important step toward restoring things to their original state prior to the incident. The importance of fire and flood recovery is rooted in the knowledge regarding the ben
How to Call for Help in an Emergency
While calling for help in an emergency seems as easy as picking up the phone and calling 911, panic can cause you to temporarily forget the basics of requesting prompt medical attention. Whether you're injured or calling for help for someone, it is essential to remain as calm as possible to reduce t
Benchmarking Outcomes in the Critically Injured Burn Patient
This study serves as a benchmark in burn care, comparing interventions, outcomes and mortality among major burn patients.
Frostbite Effects
Frostbite happens when the fluids in the body's skin and tissues freeze. Contributing factors of frostbite include wind, humidity, high altitude, ingestion of alcohol or drugs, prolonged exposure to cold and certain medical conditions. The cheeks, toes, fingers, ears and nose are the most affected.
How to Finish a PhD Quickly
Many PhD students struggle with the time it takes to complete the research and writing for a doctoral thesis. Some PhD theses, especially in the liberal arts fields, can take as long as 10 years to complete. Earning your PhD is ultimately very rewarding in many aspects, but it is rarely ever "quick.
Nonpoisonous Spider Bites-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Nonpoisonous Spider Bites.
How to Find Teaching Hospitals in North Carolina
Teaching hospitals are sought after by millions of Americans in need of complex treatments, specialized procedures and the most up-to-date care, as they have the most current information and can treat the rarest of diseases and conditions. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, t
How to Make a Hurricane Disaster Kit
Hurricane season varies around the world. For those on the Atlantic Ocean, hurricane season begins on June 1st and lasts until November 30th. Those on the Northwest Pacific will find that they are subject to tropical cyclones year round, however the main hurricane season is from July to November. Th
Crural Ulcers at Lower Limbs: Acquired or Genetic Pathology
A 50-year-old man presents with bilateral wide crural ulcers of 1 year's duration.
How to Renew CPR Certification
Depending on your job, you may need to renew your CPR certification every two to three years. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, can help someone in an emergency situation who has stopped breathing. Even if you don't work in a health field, many professional jobs require that you be certified in
How to Find a Good Lung Doctor
Breathing is our most essential function, so lung conditions and diseases are especially distressing. Finding a good lung doctor, or pulmonologist, is crucial for your medical needs and peace of mind. It goes without saying that you want a doctor who has been trained and certified in pulmonology, bu
Using Becaplermin Gel With Collagen to Potentiate Healing
Becaplermin gel (RegranexAE, Johnson and Johnson Wound Management, Somerville, New Jersey) a genetically engineered, platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) that mimics human PDGF, has been approved for use in diabetic lower-extremity ulcers since 1997.
Electrolytes
What do ED patients with chest pain, altered mental status, belly pain, diabetes, alcohol withdrawal, seizures, and trauma have in common?
10 Things Oncologists Think Hospitalists Need to Know
Cancer patients can be some of the most challenging who come into a hospitalist's care. These 10 tips from oncologists may help.
Spotlight on Leaders in Emergency Medicine: Dr. Michael Epter
Dr. Michael Epter, Program Director and Vice-Chair of Education at the University of Nevada, shares his experiences, perspectives, and insights in this interview.
Asymptomatic Patients With CAS: To Intervene or Not?
Frank Veith tackles the difficult question of whether patients with asymptomatic carotid stenting should be treated interventionally.
Open Window Thoracostomy
Open window thoracostomy as a treatment modality for thoracic empyema remains a valid option, but only when other means fail.