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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Signs & Symptoms of Getting Your Period

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Every fertile woman has a menstrual cycle that results in her period. A number of signs and symptoms can indicate that your period is about to start.

What Kind of Clothes Do Doctors Wear?

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The white coat has been synonymous with doctors for more than a century, but the reality is that doctors wear a variety of clothing depending on where they work and what they do.

What Is a CPR AED?

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AEDs, or automated external defibrillators, are portable devices that diagnose cardiac arrhythmia (ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation) in human beings. AEDs are designed for simple use by a layperson with little training; AEDs are normally accessible and clearly labeled in public s

LASIK Side Effect: Inconsistent Vision

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While the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery reported a worldwide satisfaction rate of 95.4 percent among LASIK eye surgery patients, LASIK treatment is not completely absent of side effects. Inconsistent vision is one side effect of this vision correction procedure.

February 2003: Cupid's Calling

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Not only is Valentine's Day big business in the United States (it's estimated that 1 billion valentine cards are sent each year, mostly by women), but so is heart disease.

When Are Emergency Rooms the Least Crowded?

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Health issues can require a trip to the emergency room. A significant problem with going to an emergency room is you probably do not know if it's busy. Learning the best time to go can help you avoid waiting too long to see a doctor.

Motivation Intervention Activities

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For many of us, just getting from one week to the next can be a challenge. This may make us shy away from actively striving toward our greatest goals and dreams, which can seem out of reach without the right motivation. Becoming accountable to yourself and others is necessary for intervening in an u

Uvex Laser Safety

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Uvex protective eyewear is a brand name under Sperian Protection USA, Inc. Uvex, short for ultraviolet excluded, is the top-selling protective eyewear brand internationally and the Uvex XC (extra coverage) is known as the most successful laser safety spectacle in the U.S. and Europe. According to th

Heat Stroke Complications

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Heat stroke is a condition that occurs when the body temperature reaches an unsafe point (104 degrees F. or higher). It is caused by multiple factors, such as environmental temperatures and strenuous activity. Complications associated with heat stroke are numerous and should be attended to immediate

How to Select Ambulation Aids for Older Adults

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Whether an older individual requires an ambulation aid because of gait problems related to pain, weakness or decreased balance due to a chronic health condition like arthritis, the goal is to help the person maintain independence. The key is to select the least restrictive walking aid that offers th

Emergency Management Training Games

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They're called games, but they can be deadly serious. Newly developed exercises that challenge managers to consider the question, "What if..." prepare them to respond to disasters, which not only cause death, injury and infrastructure damage, but upset a complex social balance and create economic t

Coping With Colic

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Colic is common, but that doesn't make it any easier. Here's how to help your fussy crying baby.