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Examples of Dental Malpractice
Learn how to protect yourself from dental malpracticetwo dentist image by Andrey Kiselev from Fotolia.comIf something goes wrong during a dentist appointment, patients need to know whether or not they have become a victim of dental malpractice. Malpractice is commonly known as a form of...
CPR Benefits
CPR classes teach you how to respond in a cardiac emergency.cpr head to head image by paul mitchell from Fotolia.comCardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is a lifesaving technique used to pump blood and air through the body when there is no spontaneous respiration and heartbeat. The...
How to Prevent Frostbite
When it's cold enough, skin can freeze, resulting in frostbite. Frostbite not only is painful but can result in loss of fingers and toes, even arms and legs, so it's best to prevent frostbite in the first place.
Safety Tips on Volcanoes
Volcanic eruptions can release flying debris, hot gases, lateral blast and lava flow. Other natural disasters, such as flash floods, mudflows, earthquake, ash fall and acid rain, often accompany a volcanic eruption. Keep yourself and your family safe in case of a eruption by being prepared, staying
Wet-to-Dry Gauze Dressings: Fact and Fiction
The purpose of this article is to bring to the attention of surgeons some of the literature on wound dressings and the concomitant lack of research base for their practice of utilizing wet-to-dry and gauze dressings.
How Often Does a Trauma Patient Require a Neurosurgeon?
Commentary on a study published in September 2005 in the Annals of Surgery.
Synbiotics in Surgery for Chronic Pancreatitis
Can synbiotics reduce complications in patients undergoing pancreatic surgery for chronic pancreatitis?
What Type of Doctor to Visit for Bleeding Hemorrhoids
If you experience rectal bleeding when it is not linked to trying to pass stools, you should see a doctor immediately. Especially if the bleeding becomes heavy or changes color, bleeding in the rectum can be a sign of serious health problems, or indicative of a hemorrhoid that needs to be treated b
Hospital Wins Summary Judgment in Mental Health Neglect Suit
Washington Watch looks at a Congressional hearing on drug shortages and a win for a hospital accused of neglecting to provide a mental health screening.
Intravenous Lipid Emulsion in the Emergency Department
What do ED physicians need to know about IV lipid emulsion as an antidote for drug toxicity? This article provides some insight.
Out-of-Hospital AAM and Outcomes in TBI, Hemorrhagic Shock
Can advanced airway management performed in a prehospital setting significantly impact outcomes in these patients?
How to Choose All-Inclusive Nudist Resorts
All-inclusive nudist resorts are popular in Europe but may be difficult to find in America. Westerners are more conservative and frown upon public nudity. As a result, you may have to look to different sources in order to find an all-inclusive nudist resort that suits your tastes. But it’ll b
Fraud Accusations: Unintended Effect of Electronic Charts
The widespread use of electronic medical records in EDs has had the unintended consequence of higher Medicare claims, putting the specialty in the crosshairs of the OIG.
Acidic Environment and Wound Healing: A Review
What role does the acidic environment play in the promotion of wound healing?
15 Things Dermatologists Think Hospitalists Need to Know
Many generalists may feel unprepared to address hospitalized patients with challenging dermatologic conditions. When should a dermatologist be called in?
DIY Thumb Splint
Thumb injuries are common occurrences in many sports. They can range from a simple sprain, which can be treated at home with ice and rest, to a bone fracture which may need to be set by a doctor. In either case, a correctly applied splint will both help the thumb heal and protect it from further i
An Alternative to Colectomy for Severe C difficile Colitis
Commentary on a study on whether a minimally invasive approach rather than total colectomy could serve as an alternative treatment for severe CDAD, published September 2011 in the Annals of Surgery.
Is Outpatient Appendectomy Safe?
Commentary on a study on the clinical outcomes and cost of outpatient appendectomy, published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Treatment
WebMD explains first aid steps for treating carbon monoxide poisoning.
How to Tell if an Adult is Dehydrated
Scenarios that lead to dehydration in adults include excessive sweating when exercising, vomiting and/or diarrhea and a high level of urine output due to medications or illness. If a person loses a significant amount of fluid and doesn't replenish that fluid, dehydration can occur. Fortunately, ther