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How to Deal With Ice Storms in Indiana
Preparing for an ice storm is something the residents of Indiana have gone through many times over the years. What makes ice storms so much worse than snowstorms is the strong likelihood of power outages. Surviving an ice storm without suffering is about being prepared for all the possibilities. Ice
Homemade Survival Kits for Camping
Whether you are an experienced camper or just starting out, the most important thing you need to take with you is a basic survival kit. Even if you plan on camping near civilization, you can never be too prepared in the event of an emergency. You can make your own survival kit by considering items f
EMTALA: A Lesson in the Inevitable Futility of Forced Ethics
Damon Dietrich, MD, MHCM, FAAEM, investigates and identifies multiple critical issues contributing to ED diversion and ED overcrowding.
Serial Sharp Debridement of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
What's the net effect of debridement with clostridial collagenase ointment and debridement --for foot ulcers in patients with diabetes.
Poisoning From Copper Utensils
Largely found in the brain and liver, copper is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies. In fact, humans need trace amounts of copper to survive. Some believe copper to be the best dishes for cooking, and lined as well as unlined copper vessels serve many culinary purposes. These vessels howev
How to Care for Tattoo Laser Surgery Scarring
The look of a tattoo after laser surgery may initially make a person want to go to the hospital. It's not meant to look cute, and when the surgeon warns the patient that the tattoo will swell, the surgeon means it. After a tattoo has been through surgery, it may give the appearance of not only swell
Fire Code Inspection Tips
Fire code inspections are conducted on an annual basis.Front view of an old fire truck in front of a fire station image by Alexey Stiop from Fotolia.comFire code inspections are designed to keep businesses and individuals safe in the unfortunate event of a fire breaking out. These...
Managing ED Patients with Recent-onset Atrial Fibrillation
Is attempted cardioversion in the ED an effective strategy for patients presenting with recent-onset atrial fibrillation?
Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator for Stroke
As time from symptom onset increases, the need for careful patient selection for IV tPA likely also increases.
The Diagnostic and Therapeutic Value of Water-Soluble Contrast Agent in Small-Bowel Obstruction
Commentary on a study on the use of water-soluble contrast agent in patients with small-bowel obstruction caused by adhesions, published April 2010 in the British Journal of Surgery.
How to Build a Sand Tray for Sand Tray Therapy
Sand trays allow patients to explore their emotions and express themselves through the freedom of play. Developed by Jungian therapist Dora Kalff in the 1950s, sandplay allows the client to create a richly symbolic miniature world that reflects his or her inner state. Through the arrangement of sand
How to Get Dirt off a Shower Floor
Shower floors often are the first part of the shower to become dirty as soap scum, mold and mildew cause the floor to look unattractive. Shower floors need to be cleaned properly to keep them in good condition. Cleaning the shower floor regularly helps to keep it sparkling so that the dirt doesn't c
Care of an Insect Sting-Credits
AuthorSydney Youngerman - Cole, RN, BSN, RNCEditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBAAssociate EditorTracy LandauerPrimary Medical ReviewerWilliam M. Green, MD - Emergency MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerH. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency MedicineLast UpdatedFebruary 16, 2006 ...
10 Tips for Hospitalists to Achieve an Effective Consult
Do you provide high quality consultations? Review these five golden rules to find out.
How to Stock an Emergency Food Pantry
An emergency food pantry is a supply of food that your family could survive on in the event that a disaster ever cuts off your normal access to food, water and utilities. Having a well-equipped emergency food pantry is a necessity for every family. Emergency foods should be non-perishable foods that
Emergency Pandemic Survival List
It is a good idea to stock up on canned foods during a pandemic emergency.tin image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.comAn epidemic is a widespread occurrence of infectious diseases in particular communities, but pandemics refer to epidemics that have affected communities on a global...
Energy Drinks in the ED
This review looks at the dangers of caffeine intoxication and how mixing energy drinks with alcoholic beverages can mask symptoms of alcohol intoxication.
Should I Wear My Wrist Splint at Night?
Fragile wrists may require a nighttime splint.weathered hands image by robert mobley from Fotolia.comThey Can Be HelpfulSleeping on a hurt wrist may further injure it.sleeping business woman and laptop image by Elena Vdovina from Fotolia.comWearing a wrist splint at night can be helpful....