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Treating Human Bite Wounds
Management of human bites can be challenging, given the high risk of infection associated with multiorganism-rich oral flora.
Cochlear Implant Surgery Complications
Cochlear implantation has long been a surgical method to help patients with intense to profound hearing loss experience improved hearing. A cochlear implant is an electronic device designed to facilitate hearing. The implant uses both microphones and receivers, combined with electrical devices to tr
Toxicology-Krokodil: The New Necrosing Street Drug
Here is an example of a street drug with a very strong bite.
Trauma Airway Management
What are the best strategies for airway management in the trauma patient? This review provides some guidance.
Emergency Kit Guidelines
Every family should have a kit for emergencies. The items can be stored in a medium to large plastic storage bin with a cover. Each family will have different items in their emergency kit, based on the needs of the family. Some families use two or three bins for an emergency kit, plus a case of bott
How to Use Aconitum Napellus
Aconitum napellus is a subspecies of the aconite, a perennial plant that grows in mountainous regions of Europe and Central Asia. Also referred to as monk's hood, it is used homeopathically to treat symptoms of intense anxiety and fear, eye and ear infections, cold symptoms, arthritic and rheumatic
Common Stinging or Biting Insects or Spiders-Related Information
A list of topics related to Common Stinging or Biting Insects or Spiders.
Analgesic Effect of Pain Medications
Dr. Sergey Motov explores the ceiling effects of analgesics commonly used in the ED: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and opioids.
Local Anesthetic vs Epidural Analgesia: Which Is Better?
Commentary on a study comparing local anesthetic wound infiltration with epidural analgesia for postoperative pain, published in September 2013 in the British Journal of Surgery.
Customizing Anaphylaxis Guidelines for Emergency Medicine
What are the best approaches to diagnosing and treating anaphylaxis in the ED?
Bleeding With Pancreatitis
Commentary on a study published in September 2005 in the American Journal of Surgery.
Do Silver-coated Endotracheal Tubes Reduce the Risk for VAP?
Commentary on a study on the effect of silver-coated endotracheal tubes on the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia, published August 2008 in the Journal of the American Medical Society.
What Is the Surgeon's Current Role in AIDS Management?
Commentary on a study published in October 2005 in the Archives of Surgery.
Digital Analysis Reliably Measures Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Consistent measures of wound size are critical to wound healing research and clinical management.
How to Detect Dvt
DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, refers to blood clot formation in a deep vein, usually in the calf or thigh. You may be at risk for DVT if you have surgery, especially if the procedure is on your lower extremities. Factors that may contribute to DVT are advancing age, smoking, obesity, prior history o
Single-Staged Repairs of Contaminated Abdominal Wall Defects
How durable are biologic grafts when utilized during the single-staged repair of contaminated and infected abdominal wall hernia repairs?
What to Do for a Minor Fender Bender
Even a minor fender bender can cause serious damage to the cars involved or result in injuries to passengers. If you happen to be involved in a fender bender, there are a few things you should do to make sure that everyone is safe and that you are in compliance with all local laws.
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Treatment
Heart disease is the number 1 killer in the United States. Every day, more than 2600 Americans die from cardiovascular disease, which amounts to 1 death every 33 seconds.
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.
A Non-healing Sinus of the Lower Leg
A 55-year-old woman was admitted to the surgical ward for exploration of a persistent sinus on the lower left leg.