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Side Effects of Tubal Reversal
Tubal ligation is when the Fallopian tubes of a woman are tied, clipped, or cut so that the egg may not travel through and the woman does not get pregnant.Sometimes, though, circumstances change and the woman desires another pregnancy. Tubal ligation reversal is when a surgeon reconnect
Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy in Living Donors
Is laparoscopic surgery for live liver donation a safe and feasible method for liver retrieval?
Long-term Survival After Surgical Intensive Care Unit Admission
What role do age, surgical classification, and APACHE II score play in determining long-term survival after surgical intensive care?
The Effect of Intermittent Radiant Warming on the Contraction of
New warming treatment may aid wound management of ulcerations, study shows.
ED Patient Knowledge, Physician Communication on CT Scans
How informed are patients about the associated risks of CT scans -- and do ED physicians commonly discuss these risks?
How Surgical Steel Staples Work in Surgery
Staples for Bowel SurgerySurgeons frequently use surgical steel staples to close segments of the bowels during procedures involving partial removal of the small or large intestine. A clamp-like instrument closes down upon the bowel that will be cut. The surgeon activates the instrument...
How to Administer Digoxin
Digoxin is a prescription medication used to treat various heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and heart failure. It is marketed under the brand names Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps and Digitek. The drug works by making the heart beat stronger and more regularly. It is important to
Herbs for Focusing & Energy
A quick search of the Internet will turn up an endless array of results for herbs that boost energy and/or concentration. The choices seem endless. Therefore, it is important that you do your research before taking any herbs, making sure they fit your lifestyle and do not negatively...
Sleep Quality Among Patients With Venous Ulcers
What is the connection between chronic or acute ulcers and increased risk for sleep disorders?
A Community Checklist for Emergency Preparedness
Each time a large emergency or disaster occurs, communities learn more about what they can do to improve their local preparedness. The World Health Organization states that during the first 24 hours after an emergency incident occurs, the response by community agencies will make the greatest impact
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?
CPR Training Courses
CPR training courses can be found in every state and online.medical equipment image by blaine stiger from Fotolia.comCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a medical technique used to treat cardiac arrest. Both medical personnel and lay people can be trained in CPR. In fact, the American...
What Rules Should Guide Imaging Decisions in Injured Children?
Clinical decision rules can be helpful in many areas of medical practice, but sometimes clinical judgment is the best guide of all.
Treating Colds in Children
You can't cure your child's cold, but you can make him feel better. Try these steps.
Autolytic Debridement With a Self-Adaptive Wound Dressing
What type of wound dressings are needed to support autolytic debridement?
Items to Have Prepared for an Earthquake
If you live in an area which is prone to earthquakes, or even if you don't but just want to be prepared for emergencies, an earthquake survival kit is useful to have at hand. The items in such a kit should include supplies which may be essential to keep you and your family alive in a severe emergenc
Association Between Postop Complication and Readmission
Will increased efforts to reduce postop complications result in reduced hospital readmission rates?
Hoist Equipment Safety Factors
Hoist equipment is effective for transporting large materials or vehicles in the air from one point to another. However, hoist equipment also has the potential to be dangerous when precautions are neglected. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has safety standards in place to mini