Review of Hypnosis for Clinical Emergency Care
Does hypnosis have a place in emergency medicine? If so, why is it not more widely used?
Category : First Aid & Hospitals & Surgery : Health & Medical
Instructions to Administer Platelets
Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are a type of white blood cell manufactured by bone marrow. They are crucial to the process of blood clotting and wound healing. Platelet disorders may be acquired or congenital. Acquired platelet defects include chronic mylogenous leukemia, multiple myeloma an
What Happens When You Get Ink Poisoning?
InkWriting ink is a mixture of dyes, solvents, pigments and water. In most cases these ingredients are completely harmless. However, if ingested in large amounts over 1 oz., some types of ink, such as tattoo ink and printer ink, can be harmful. Despite popular belief, ink poisoning cannot...
Advanced First Aid Training
Advanced first aid training refers to that which is taught to individuals who have had prior first aid training and want to advance to the next level. It is typically taught to health care professionals including paramedics and emergency room staff. More invasive and aggressive medical procedures, m
How to Embrace Death and Dying
To embrace death and dying is a tall order for many. Fear of pain, suffering, and the unknown; reigns supreme over the thoughts of those with death anxiety. Whether one's level of worry is mild, moderate, or severe, it debilitates daily living for many. Here you'll find ways to, gently and lighthea
What Happens to Previous Medical Records When You Find a New Doctor?
Moving, insurance issues or personal reasons can result in your looking for a new doctor. When you start seeing a new doctor, the doctor makes new medical records based on current tests and health conditions. The previous records stay with the old doctor or hospital as part of their records, althoug
How to Use a Stocking Aid
Compression stockings may be prescribed following surgery, for varicose veins, for swollen legs and feet and to prevent the recurrence of venous ulcers. Due to the nature of compression stockings, they are harder to pull up than normal socks and stockings. Many users are elderly and infirm, and a pa
Stapling vs Sewing and the Formation of Pancreatic Fistulas
Commentary on a study on whether stapling or hand-sewing after pancreatectomy affects the formation of pancreatic fistulas, published April 2011 in The Lancet.
About Emergency Response Plans
Many of us have never experienced a serious emergency, but that doesn't mean we never will. A feeling of invincibility may prevent people from preparing for the unexpected; an established emergency response plan could determine whether or not everyone survives the disaster. Whether you are part of a
Business of EM: Benefits of Physician Ownership
Should you be an independent contractor, employed, or owner physician?
CPR Course Description
The American Heart Association estimates that more than 95 percent of cardiac arrest patients die before they get to the hospital. This often occurs because no one nearby knows CPR--or if they know it, they simply don't do it. The proper use of CPR can prolong the lives of victims of sudden cardiac
Autolytic Debridement With a Self-Adaptive Wound Dressing
What type of wound dressings are needed to support autolytic debridement?
Surgical Operative Instruments
General surgical instruments are used in all types of surgery.surgical image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comEvery occupation is associated with specific tools of the trade required to perform tasks neatly, quickly and efficiently. Surgical instruments are tools with which a surgeon cuts,...
Salt or Sugar for Your Injured Brain?
Which of these agents more effectively lowers intracranial pressure in TBI patients? This new study investigates.
Questions for a Doctor in Child Delivery
Ask your doctor specific questions about delivery.doctor desk image by dinostock from Fotolia.comWhen welcoming the first baby, or the fifth, expect the experience to differ from all others. Doctors cannot tell you exactly what will happen, but they can certainly enlighten you on the...
Ultrasonic- vs Landmark-Guided CVC Placement in the ED
This review reports on the success rates of ultrasonic- vs landmark-guided CVC placement in the ED. How do they compare?
Review of Small Intestine Submucosa Matrix Technology
The extracellular matrix of the dermis is a critical structural component required for normal wound healing. Can small intestine submucosa substitute?
Pediatric First Aid Training Qualifications
Pediatric first aid training is available to those with many different skill levels.hurt teddy image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.comPediatric first aid includes caring for minor cuts and other injuries, but it also encompasses major issues like burns and medical emergencies requiring...
How to Donate Your Full Body in California
Body donations in California benefit medical students and researchers as they train. If you want to donate your body to science after your death, you can donate to any medical school or hospital in the state. The process of donating your body requires filling out paperwork and informing your loved o
Subatmospheric Wound Therapy With a Sealed Gauze Dressing
What complications are associated with subatmospheric pressure wound therapy for infected wounds?