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Optimizing Triage and Hospitalization in Emergency Patients
What steps can be taken to improve initial patient triage in the ED? A three-part triage algorithm is described in this study protocol.
Stimulation of Wounds With an Electrical Stimulation Device
Find out how different types of complex acute and chronic wounds respond to electrical stimulation.
Preventing Peripheral Vein Collapse During Cannulation
How do these techniques affect the compressibility of peripheral veins during cannulation?
Reasons to Have a Nuclear Stress Test
A nuclear stress test, also known as myocardial perfusion imaging, is a diagnostic imaging test that uses a small amount of radioactive solution to help doctors get images of the heart. These images are taken through a special camera. The test is divided into three parts: imaging at rest,...
What Fire Extinguishers Do I Need?
Portable fire extinguishers can protect your family and home by putting out small blazes completely or by helping to contain a fire while everyone gets out of the building. The National Fire Protection Association says getting everyone out is the top priority. Keep a clear exit open behind you while
Subatmospheric Wound Therapy With a Sealed Gauze Dressing
What complications are associated with subatmospheric pressure wound therapy for infected wounds?
Glass Shop Safety
When working with glass, safety issues must be considered. In addition to the risks presented by sharp edges, you may need to guard against fire and chemical hazards as well.
Dermal Substitute as Bridge in Finger Reconstruction
Learn about the latest strategies for managing complex finger injuries.
How to Bill for the Application of Splints
The application of a splint in a physician's office is a common treatment for a patient who has a broken finger, arm or leg. Many practitioners and medical billers want to know if they can bill Medicare and private insurances for the procedure. If no other treatment was performed, a cast application
How to Shower After Shoulder Surgery
The period after shoulder surgery is one of immobility and difficulty. How much you need both hands and arms becomes readily apparent as you try to do the simplest things, such as showering. You need to make sure you don't overexert your shoulder while it heals, or you will risk re-injuring or perma
MRI for Breast Cancer Screening
Commentary on a study of the usefulness of MRI for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer, published November 2011 in The Lancet.
How to Make a Mold Test Kit
Mold can seriously affect human health. The quantity of mold, type of mold present and individual susceptibility are all factors related to the level or degree of health risk. Mold-test kits are available that determine the presence of mold and identify what type of mold is present. You can make a m
Chronic Subdural Hematoma Management
This meta-analysis compares multiple treatment modalities for the management of chronic subdural hematoma patients.
Physician's Retaliation Suit Against Hospital Moves Forward
A US District Court denied a hospital's motion to dismiss a physician's retaliation claims, alleging that his hospital privileges were terminated for reporting EMTALA violations.
Complications With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
What patient risk-factors have the biggest influence on outcomes -- with negative pressure wound therapy?
Treating Constipation After Surgery
Understand the Causes of Constipation as it Relates to SurgerySurgery can inflict more than physical trauma on the human body. As precise and calculated as a surgical procedure is, it's traumatic. When a person has surgery, she is exposed to the procedure and to anesthetic agents,...
The Effects of Tornadoes on Humans & Nature
There are about a thousand tornadoes every year in the United States. While 74 percent of tornadoes are weak, they have a significant but reparable effect on humans and nature. The impact of the remaining 26 percent can be much more substantial. Tornadoes are different than other natural disasters,
Avoiding CT by Using US to Evaluate Pediatric Renal Colic
Point-of-care ultrasound is a useful alternative tool for evaluating pediatric patients with renal colic -- without the radiation exposure of CT.
Topical Doxepin in the Healed Burn Wound
Severe pruritus or itching is a common and disabling problem in patients with healed burn wounds.