Recertification for CPR Training

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The latest statistics from the American Heart Association show that about 80 percent of all cardiac arrests occur at home, and the chances of survival drop 7 to 10 percent for every minute CPR is delayed. Your training in this lifesaving technique can mean the difference between life and death for s

Treatment of Infection With Improved Pulsed Lavage

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Tibia/fibula fractures are usually caused by a traumatic accident, and complex infections frequently result. Will lavage clean the wound or spread the infection?

Does Mesh Hernia Repair Cause Male Infertility?

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Commentary on a study on whether the use of mesh in herniorrhaphy may be associated with an increased risk for male infertility, published in January 2012 in Surgery.

How to Use a Transfer Board With a Wheelchair

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A transfer board assists caregivers in transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a chair or a bed. The transfer board allows the caregiver to help transfer the patient without putting additional strain on the patient or the caregiver's body. The transfer board is designed to help both the caregive

Is Fever Treated Faster Than Pain in the Pediatric ED?

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A new study finds that pediatric patients with fever received medication in less time than did those with pain. What accounts for this disparity?

Vomiting Should Be a Prompt Predictor of Stroke Outcome

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Is there a relationship between vomiting and mortality in stroke patients?

How to Seal the Ends of a Rain stick

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Stages of Hurricanes

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) describes a hurricane as the most severe category of a "tropical cyclone." They are low-pressure systems that rotate counterclockwise and are accompanied by strong thunderstorms. Tropical cyclones are born in warm waters and begin as tropica

Antiviral Treatment for Suspected H1N1 Influenza

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James Wilde, MD, discusses the recommendations for initiating antiviral treatment for patients with suspected H1N1 influenza.

Soft Tissue Infection: Surgical Drainage Is Key

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Read commentary on a study on soft tissue infection published in the September 2006 issue of Archives of Surgery.

R12 Refrigerant Substitute

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R12 is a commonly used refrigerant in older car air conditioning systems, but as R12 is no longer available for sale in the United States due to global warming environmental concerns, substitutes are available, the most common of which is named R134a.

How to Not Burn Skin at the Beach

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A day at the beach is always fun, but one thing to keep in mind is that you must protect your skin from the sun. UVA and UVB radiation from the sun can cause significant damage to your skin, leading to premature skin aging and skin cancer, among other negative effects. Fortunately, there are a varie

Patients Prefer Inpatient Boarding to ED Boarding

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The majority of patients responding to a recent survey said their preferred location after ED admission is inpatient hallways.

Are Stents a Good Option for Obstructing Colon Cancer?

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Commentary on a study on stents versus emergency surgery of obstructing colon cancer, published July 2007 in Archives of Surgery.

How to Treat a Tanning Bed Burn

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Tanning bed burns are common. Because the ultraviolet radiation inside a tanning bed is more concentrated than the UV rays typically encountered outdoors, a burn can happen in less time when using a tanning bed. Once sunburn occurs, the damage to your skin has already taken place. Treatment for sunb

How to Design Fire Alarm Systems

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The overriding goal in designing a fire alarm system is to make sure it is easy to operate. Before designing your system, check with your local fire department. Ask them about the fire prevention codes your system must follow. Also ask them about electrical and building codes that apply to fire ala

How to Test Smoke Alarms With a Match

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Fire safety experts recommend checking your smoke alarm once a month to make sure it will work in case of a fire emergency. While many modern alarms come with a built-in test button, you can use a match to test older alarms or smoke detectors that lack the test button feature.

Low-Dose CT for Diagnosing Acute Appendicitis

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Commentary on a study on the efficacy of low-dose CT for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, published April 2012 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

How Many Compressions Are Necessary When Doing CPR?

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first aid technique used to help people who are not breathing or who have no heartbeat. CPR combines rescue breathing along with chest compressions to buy the victims some time in emergency situations to help them survive until the medics arrive. For those of

Roll Down Hurricane Shutter Instructions

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Roll down hurricane shutters offer the greatest convenience and ease of use of the various types of hurricane shutters. They can be opened and closed by a single person using a tape mechanism, a crank gear or a motorized system, depending on the method of installation. They also operate from inside