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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
Emergency Nursing Information
Emergency nursing is unique among all nursing specialties. Unlike other nursing specialties, emergency nursing is not limited to specific body systems, diseases, age groups or populations. With their special blend of general and specific health care knowledge, emergency nurses rapidly assess and tre
Toxicology-Krokodil: The New Necrosing Street Drug
Here is an example of a street drug with a very strong bite.
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
Novel Electronic Refreshers for CPR
This study evaluates the efficiency of three novel electronic CPR refreshers. Are they superior to traditional methods?
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?
Laparoscopic Liver Resection for Malignant Liver Tumors
Read about the feasibility, safety, and outcome of laparoscopic liver resection for malignant liver tumors.
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.
How Beneficial Is Injection Sclerotherapy on Variceal Bleeding?
Commentary on a study on variceal bleeding, published November 2006 in the Annals of Surgery.
First Aid and Emergencies
Learn basic first aid information and treatment procedures and instruction, first aid kits, and more.
How to Make Scrub Skull Caps
Do-rags have been around for many years. Early Americans tied bandanas on their heads for protection. Do-rags gained widespread acceptance as fashion statements during the era of World War II and "Rosie the Riveter." Today do-rags have evolved into scrub skull caps and have regained popularity among
Collagenase Ointment vs Hydrogel for Pressure Ulcer Debridement
Is it possible to be penny wise and also heal pressure ulcers faster? Find out which treatment is most efficacious.