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Nosebleeds-Topic Overview
Most nosebleeds are not serious and can be stopped with home treatment. Most nosebleeds occur in the front of the nose (anterior epistaxis) and involve only one nostril.
How to Find a Doctor or Specialist
Finding yourself in need of medical treatment can be a frightening experience. The first thing you need to determine is the type of doctor you need to find. General practice doctors treat patients for common illnesses and medical conditions while specialists focus on specific medical needs, such as
General Requirements to Be an AHA & ACLS Instructor
The American Heart Association has requirements that ACLS instructors must meet.Heart to heart illustration image by Fenia from Fotolia.comThe American Heart Association (AHA) provides a course in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) to train and certify individuals in emergency,...
How to Measure a Man's Waist Size
Knowing the correct way to measure your waist is important, because it will help you in shopping for clothing and accessories and will keep you aware of your health risks. A man whose waist size is more than 40 inches is said to be at a health risk, according to WebMD. Men who have too much belly fa
Vasculitis
The vasculitides comprise a heterogeneous group of diseases with the common histopathologic feature of inflammation and necrosis of blood vessel walls.
Evidence Corner: Diagnosing Infected Wounds
Commentary on two studies that describe an operational definition of a valid, reliable, quantitative microbial sampling technique.
Why Is There Swelling of Limbs After Colon Surgery?
Following colon surgery, swelling in the lower limbs or around the groin may be observed. In some cases, the swelling becomes extreme, with the limb or limbs affected feeling unusually heavy. Although diagnosis can initially be uncertain, this is likely to be a condition called lymphedema caused by
How to Adjust to High Altitudes
Altitude sickness can strike anyone. Age and general health can be predicting factors, but even an athlete can feel sick if she moves from sea level to 10,000 feet too quickly. Luckily, for most people, the symptoms of altitude sickness subside in a few days. Here are a few tips to help you recover
Operation Theory for an Infant Incubator
Incubators are used in hospital neonatal units to care for newborn babies who may be premature or suffering from illness, breathing difficulties or other birth complications. The incubator has evolved into a complex machine capable of many different functions essential to recovery of newborns in dis
Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis: To Irrigate or Not?
Commentary on a study on the efficacy of irrigation vs suction alone during appendectomy, published in October 2012 in Annals of Surgery.
Treatments for Cement Burns
Direct contact with wet cement might cause chemical burns to your skin or your eyes. Various construction materials, including concrete, plaster, grout and mortar, often contain Portland cement, a caustic alkaline binding compound that can induce a severe skin reaction with limited exposure. Because
Central Catheters Preferable to Peripheral Catheters
Commentary on a study comparing complication rates associated with central vs peripheral catheters for venous access in ICU patients, published in September 2013 in Critical Care Medicine.
What Are the Moral Rights of Patients?
Patients have rights to fair, complete and accurate diagnosis and treatment for their illnesses and injuries. These moral rights are guaranteed by the various parties involved in the health care industry, from government to bedside nurse. In addition, patients are responsible for communicating wit
Dermal Substitute as Bridge in Finger Reconstruction
Learn about the latest strategies for managing complex finger injuries.
Morbidity and Mortality Following Breast Cancer Surgery in Women
This is a landmark paper on breast cancer postoperative risk wound complications, in that it represents the first use of NSQIP methodology in the private sector.
Complications of CPR
Survival rates may increase with CPR, but severe complications can occur.heart beat medical image by Nicemonkey from Fotolia.comAccording to the American Heart Association, CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation must be powerful enough to compress a chest 1.5 to 2 inches. This requires...
How Do Electrical Shocks Occur?
Every year, 1 percent of all fatal accidents or 1,000 deaths in United States are caused by electric shocks. Typically, shock injuries result from either an electric current that passes through the body or lightning. Extension cords and electrical cords from household gadgets are the cause of about
How to Make a First Aid Box
Preparing a first aid box involves a minor investment in supplies. Once the kit is put together, let everyone in your family know where it's stored, and make it a practice to review basic first aid procedures every few months. Even your 5-year-old can dial 911 and hold a compress on a wound if neces