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Requirements for Flame-Resistant Clothing

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Flame-resistant clothing offers protection to those working in dangerous industries. Although the clothing does not completely protect the worker from flames, it does give the worker time to get to safety, before sustaining serious injury. Garments undergo strenuous testing before obtaining the labe

Boutonniere Deformity & Splinting

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The boutonniere deformity is a disruption of the normal anatomic alignment provided to the extensor mechanism of the finger involving the central slip. Either traumatic or inflammatory causes of the deformity lead to the finger being in flexion at the proximal interphalangeal joint and in hyperexten

MCA Firefighting Equipment Guidelines

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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an agency of the UK government. MCA guidelines govern the proper use of water supply systems, portable extinguishers, and fixed, fire-extinguishing systems on ships and vessels.

How to Manage an Inventory of Surgical Instruments

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Lasers, scalpels, scopes and probes are all present during a surgical procedure, but have you ever wondered how the instruments got there and are maintained? Each hospital is in charge of monitoring, maintaining and sterilizing surgical instruments, and doing so can be a cumbersome task. However, de

How to Get New Bandages in "Dragonica"

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“Dragonica” is a free multiplayer online adventure game that allows you to create and develop a fantasy character through quests and battle. When you reach level 25, the guard Victor at the Port of the Winds offers you a quest titled “Emergency Treatment.” He requests that yo

How to Hunker Down for a Hurricane

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If you live in an area that is hurricane-prone or are visiting one, you should be aware of the weather at all times. The hurricane season is from June through November. If a storm occurs, you must know how to “hunker down." There is preparation required, and it could take several hours to com

What Is a Civil Emergency Alert?

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In the modern age, technology has evolved like never before, allowing millions to be alerted at a moment's notice should dangerous weather or other dangerous situation arise. The Emergency Alert System helps make this possible in the United States.

AHA Patient Bill of Rights

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The American Hospital Association Patient's Bill of Rights was a set of goals that defined a patient's rights in a hospital setting. This bill of rights has since been replaced with the Patient Care Partnership, which serves the same goals. It protects the privacy and integrity of patients, doctors

Tools for Brain Surgery

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Brain surgery (or a craniotomy) is perhaps one of the most frightening operations to undergo. Recovery time will vary by individual and also will depend on the specific procedure. Some people can expect to make a full recovery in eight weeks, and partial recovery in one to four weeks. You may spend

Rapid Sequence Intubation Protocol

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Intubation is the process of placing a tube in the body of a patient. The most common use of emergency intubation is endotracheal intubation, in which a tube is run through the nose or mouth into the trachea---or windpipe---to aid breathing.

How to Get Dirt Out of Natural Leather Boots

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Construction workers and those who care for animals outside often don leather boots, making them especially prone to dirt and mud. Natural leather boots need not become shabby in appearance after being exposed to dirt. With a few household items, dirt can be spot cleaned from leather relatively easi

Spider Bites

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Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of spider bites including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

How to Find the Best Medical Doctor

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When choosing a doctor, good credentials are essential. But, a positive bedside manner is just as important. Imagine yourself at a doctor's office. As you tell the physician your symptoms, he is typing notes on the computer and it is obvious he is not fully listening to you. When he summarizes your

How to Find a Physician Who Performs Stomach Banding

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A report done by the National Institute of Health states that a person with "a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher is defined as obese." The report also goes on to say that these people are at a higher risk for "Coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancers and hypertension," to name a few. Kno

How to Clean a CPR Manikin

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Mannequins are essential tools used to teach people the life-saving technique of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). According to the Centers for Disease Control, no one has ever contracted an infectious disease through the use of a CPR mannequin, but most training organizations take precautions to

How to Tie a Mesh Body Sponge

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A mesh body sponge exfoliates and cleanses your skin. When you make your own mesh body sponges, you save money, but knowing how to tie them properly ensures whether or not they last long. Learn how to tie a mesh body sponge so that you can create them in different shapes and sizes without compensati

Rescuer's Lifesaving Checklist

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Anywhere and everywhere you go, there is the potential for an emergency situation to arise. A passerby might twist her ankle on the sidewalk; a road worker may have heat exhaustion; a shopper might have a heart attack; a child may choke on a piece of candy. Whatever the situation, and whether you ar