First Aid & Hospitals & Surgery

How to Treat a Minor Abrasion

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A minor abrasion takes places when a friction-based injury removes part of the outermost layer of skin from a small portion of the injured person"s body. Minor abrasions generally involve very little bleeding, a minimal amount of pain, and a lack of real danger to the victim. It is important, howe

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How to Find an Osteopathic Doctor

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A doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) is licensed to practice and prescribe medicine just as a medical doctor (M.D.) is. Osteopathic doctors commonly work in family practice, but many specialize in a certain area such as dermatology, obstetrics and gynecology, rheumatology, or orthopedics. Osteopathic medic

How to Remove Band-Aid Adhesive

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The adhesive on a Band-Aid often transfers to the skin during the healing process of a wound. This adhesive needs to be removed without causing additional injury to the wounded area. A non-irritating adhesive remover works best, because it is formulated to remove the adhesive without re-injuring the

What Do You Need to Survive a Blizzard?

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Blizzards occur when strong winds of more than 35 miles per hour blow falling or existing snow, creating whiteout conditions where visibility is reduced to less than 1/4 mile. Although blizzard conditions can occur without snowfall -- providing there is already snow on the ground -- most blizzards i

The Best NICU Hospitals

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Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty ImagesNeonatal intensive care units (NICUs) specialize in intensive medical care for ill or premature newborns. In its annual hospital rankings, "U.S. News and World Report" magazine recognizes the five U.S. hospitals with the best NICUs. The criteria used for...

What Is Debridement Surgery?

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Doctors often perform debridement surgery to help wounds heal quickly. Dead tissue can inhibit the healing process, and surgical removal of this tissue may be performed on patients that have a serious infection or severe wound.

What to Do If the Packing Hurts After Gum Surgery

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The packing around your gums after periodontal, or gum, surgery is similar to other surgical dressings, and you should be just as careful with the packing as you should with other surgical dressings. Some pain around the packing after surgery is to be expected, but if the pain becomes excessive, it

Oxygen Cylinder Safety

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third largest killer in the U.S. Most COPD patients require oxygen in order to perform daily functions. Proper care and handling of these cylinders is essential for patients and caregivers alike.

How to Use a Splint for a Fractured Wrist

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Fractured wrists can be sensitive to slight movements. You need to care for them properly to avoid further injury. If the fracture is not that severe, you can place it in a sling or splint using a fiberglass cast. If the fracture is more serious, you may have to undergo surgery. To make sure that yo

Deadliest Types of Natural Disasters

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Floods have caused the greatest loss of lifeflood image by dinostock from Fotolia.comHuman beings live in constant danger on this planet, despite the seeming security of modern technological conveniences. Every year, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and fires around the globe take...

How to Write a Management Plan for a Patient

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There are as many different kinds of management plans as there are patients. Doctors rely on management plans that help them predict how they will treat patients in hypothetical situations. These plans come in handy because you can re-use them to treat patients with similar injuries. The most effect

Treatment for Eye Injuries

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WebMD tells you how to treat a variety of eye injuries, including chemical exposures, corneal abrasions, and hemorrhages.

How to Get Stuck-On Dirt Off My Dog

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Your dog has had fun in the mud and has the fur to prove it. If mud or dirt remains in the fur for too long, it gets trapped, cakes up and becomes harder to remove. However, with a good brushing and thorough bath, that stuck-on dirt is no longer a problem.

What to Expect After Brain Surgery

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Brain surgery---or neurosurgery---is performed to remove tumors or treat abnormal bleeding, blood clots, blood vessel weaknesses or abnormalities (such as a brain aneurysm), brain infections or damage to the dura, the tissue covering and protecting your brain.