Category : First Aid & Hospitals & Surgery : Health & Medical
Play Nice: Multiple HM Groups Under a Single Hospital Roof
Multiple competing hospitalist groups under a single roof does not necessarily have to mean disaster. How can they work side-by-side?
Bedside Sonograph to Measure Central Venous Pressure
Is bedside sonographic measurement of the inferior vena cava an effective alternative to estimate central venous pressure?
Drug Overdose and Poisoning
Drugs, medications, and supplements all have a potential propensity for causing an overdose or poisoning. A drug overdose or poisoning can be intentional or unintentional, depending on the situation and the person. Other factors in drug overdose or poisoning are people's sensitivity to various d
How to Minimize Wait Time at The Doctor's Office, Emergency Room and Urgent Care
Are you tired of waiting for 30 minutes, an hour or even more to be seen at the doctor's office. The waits can be even longer at the emergency room or urgent care. With these tips I will help you minimize wait times and get in to be seen quickly.
How Handicapped People Exit a Burning Building
When a fire breaks out in a building, those who are able-bodied must help those who are disabled find their way to safety. The extent of the aid needed will depend on the disability and the location of the disabled person in the building.
What Role Do Imaging Studies Play in Diagnosing Pediatric Appendicitis in the ED?
What is the role of imaging studies in pediatric patients with suspected appendicitis in the emergency department?
The Power of One: Rural Hospitalists Face Myriad Challenges
In small rural communities, the hospitalist may be the generalist and the specialist rolled into one; and the patient is likely your neighbor. What unique challenges does the rural hospitalist face?
Incidental Gallbladder Cancer at Cholecystectomy
What are the risk factors of incidental gallbladder cancer at cholecystectomy?
How Can an Emergency Kit Save Your Life?
A standard emergency kit contains vital supplies that you can use to treat various life-threatening conditions, potentially making all the difference in whether or not you survive the circumstances.
Is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Safe for Elderly Patients?
Commentary on a study on the safety of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in an ambulatory setting for elderly patients, published in December 2013 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
How to Cool Your Body
Elevated body temperature can result from medical conditions such as fevers due to illness, sunburn, heatstroke, inflammatory conditions or medications. People may also find themselves feeling warm or hot after heavy exercise, or spending a day in the hot sun. As long as there is not a medical issue
The Effect of Pentoxifylline on Chronic Venous Ulcers
Combined therapies of compression and pentoxifylline could be the leg up that some patients need for better venous ulcer management. . .
Allergy: Insect Sting Treatment
Allergy to insect stings can cause severe reactions. WebMD explains first aid treatment for people with and without allergies.
Pressure Ulcers Colonized by MRSA as Bacteremia Reservoir
Are your patients with pressure ulcers hosting a MRSA party - and inviting everyone?
How to Help Skin Regenerate From Burns
Burns on the skin cause damaged cells and tissue that pose the risk of scarring. The key to healing a burn properly and preventing a lasting scar is to help the skin regenerate new skin cells that gradually replace the damaged, abnormal cells of the affected area. With proper care, the skin can heal
Hearing Intervention Techniques
Ears give a person a sense for his environment and make up one of the core human sensory organs. Hearing is essential for detecting threats, understanding what is going on and communicating with others. The importance of hearing merits intervention techniques to detect and treat individuals with hea
Gastroenteritis Treatment
Gastroenteritis is a condition that causes vomiting, nausea, fever and diarrhea. WebMD tells you how to recognize whether it is caused by food poisoning, and how to stay hydrated.
Infection Risk Increased by Obesity
How big a role does obesity play in complications, such as nosocomial infection, and do we know why this is so?