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Symptoms of Fatal Caffeine Poisoning in a Child
Caffeine poses a danger to children and adults of all ages. Too much caffeine can accelerate heart rates, cause seizures and eventually result in death. Children are especially prone to caffeine poisoning. Watch for the symptoms and, if you suspect poisoning, get immediate medical attention for the
How to Conduct a Search and Rescue Operation
You're camping in a remote spot with a group of friends. One memberof the group decides to go on a short solo hike. But when the sun setsand he still hasn't returned, the group becomes concerned. What stepsshould you take to locate your missing friend, assuming you can'tsummo
Venous Stasis Ulcer Complicated by Calcinosis Cutis
A 61-year-old woman presented with a painful, full-thickness, infected, venous stasis ulcer in her lower leg.
Factors Impacting Injury Severity Score in Soldiers
Which factors most influenced Injury Severity Score among Thai military personnel injured in mass casualty?
Poisoning From Permanent Markers
Although there is no specific name for the condition, permanent markers do contain a dangerous chemical that can cause skin poisoning. While most markers are considered to be non-poisonous, many brands contain a chemical called Xylene that can trigger an allergic reaction, especially when ink is app
Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation-Credits
AuthorEllie RodgersAuthorSydney Youngerman - Cole, RN, BSN, RNCEditorGeri MetzgerEditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBAAssociate EditorLila HavensAssociate EditorTerrina VailPrimary Medical ReviewerWilliam M. Green, MD - Emergency MedicinePrimary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family MedicineSpecia
Chronic Pain After Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Chronic postherniorraphy pain is a frequent complication after open inguinal hernia repair. Could a reaction between the mesh material and a mobilized nerve be responsible?
Excimer Laser Therapy for Psoriasis Treatment
The Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery reports that psoriasis affects more than 4.5 million people (Ref. 1). Developments in cosmetic laser technology offer a solution for this lesion-causing skin condition. The excimer laser is used for psoriasis treatment.
Side Effects of Thermal Ablation
Thermal ablation, or laser therapy, is a surgical procedure that is used to treat varicose veins of the leg. This procedure is usually safe but some patients may experience side effects after the surgery.
Decreased Glasgow Coma Scale Score Does Not Mandate Endotracheal Intubation in the Emergency Departm
Is it safe to simply observe poisoned patients with decreased consciousness, even if their GCS score is 8 or less?
Introduction to Radio Communication
Radio was first invented by Marconi in the year 1896. It immediately turned into a medium for transmitting messages across long distances, both in Europe and America. Initially, only simple telegraph transmissions were broadcasted on the radio. It was only around 1920 that radio stations started bro
From Care to Compensation, Part 2 -- From Claim to Billing
A 3-part series looking into the 'black box' of billing to see how a patient encounter turns into cash.
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
A carbon monoxide blood test is used to detect poisoning from breathing carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
How to Use Fingertip Bandages
Cuts on fingertips are often hard to cover up and protect from infection with standard bandages. The fingertip bandage has an elongated pad and butterfly-shaped adhesive strip, making it easier to protect abrasions on your fingers from bacteria. Most fingertip bandages are made of cloth or a flexibl
How to Extinguish an Exploding Forklift Battery Fire
Many forklifts are powered by a very large and very heavy industrial battery. Such a battery gives off fumes that are extremely hazardous and very flammable. For this reason there should never be any smoking or open flames allowed near the forklifts. In the event of a fire or explosion involving a f
Good Hospital Gifts
Small gifts help hospital patients to recover.5 flowers in the basket image by Jane September from Fotolia.comSpending time in the hospital isn't easy. Patients get lonely, bored, even depressed.Bringing small gifts to the hospital tells the patient you care. The right gift can make any...
Ruptured Tendon Treatment
Learn more from WebMD about treating a ruptured tendon, the fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
Another Study Weighs In On Acupuncture For Pain Relief
Commentary on a study published January 16 2007 in Canadian Medical Association Journal
How to Use a SAM Splint
SAM splints are a specialized brand of splints used in hospitals and by emergency services for treating fractures and other injuries. Lightweight and pliable, SAM splints can be used for both long and short bone splinting, for finger and toe fractures, as well as for cervical spine support. Learning