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How to Identify Poisonous Plants & Reptiles
If you live in mostly concrete city or on a farm in an area where most of the trees have given way to cultivated crops, your experience with poisonous plants and animals likely is minimal. But if you suddenly decide to go camping or take a vacation in the Everglades, it is a good idea to learn to re
Crisis Intervention Activities
A crisis is a turning point or a dramatic emotional or physical upheaval in an individual's life. However, a crisis is not an automatic negative. Many people who have suffered through a crisis or sudden turning point in their lives use the situation to change, grow, and become stronger. If you're in
Topical Platelet-Derived Growth Factor in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Does this adjunct therapy further improve outcomes - in patients with windowed casts on diabetic foot ulcers?
Lower Leg Fracture
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Kenalog Injection Side Effects
A Kenalog injection is a corticosteroid medication used in the treatment of inflammation and swelling in various parts of the body. The medication works by suppressing the production of vital chemicals that are responsible for producing inflammation as a result of various diseases and infections. As
Perineum Skin Problems
The perineum is the area between the genitals and the anus. Irritations and infections can develop in that area due to moisture as well as contact with bacteria from urine and feces if not cleaned properly. If you are obese, folds of skin in that area increase the potential for problems. This area c
Reduction of Scarring With Electrical Stimulation
Does electrical stimulation reduce pain and itching in patients with raised dermal scars?
How Do Ambulances Respond to Emergencies?
How to Call an AmbulanceIf you or someone you know is involved in an accident or having a medical emergency, you will need to call for an ambulance. In the United States and Canada, the number to use is 9-1-1. Other countries have different codes. This number should only be used in actual...
Laser Treatment for Lipomembranous Panniculitis with Ulceration
An effective approach to this uncommon but difficult problem.
Common Stinging or Biting Insects or Spiders-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Common Stinging or Biting Insects or Spiders.
How to Treat a Minor Abrasion
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
Treatment for Burn Blisters
Any burn, regardless of substance, may cause blisters to form. This type of burn is classified as a second-degree burn, and requires more care and attention than a minor, or first-degree, burn. Second-degree burns must be treated carefully to prevent infection during the healing process, which may t
Tattoo Ink Poisoning Symptoms
A man with multiple tattoosTattoo man with headache image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comSkin tattooing is an ancient art that has been practiced since before recorded human history. The oldest known evidence of tattooing comes from the "Iceman," a mummy who died around 3200 BC. Even as...
How to Add Ancillary Services to Urgent Care
Generally, when a patient needs further testing, the patient is sent to another facility for ancillary services, such as lab work, X-rays and rehabilitative therapies. A separate, up-front fee is usually required before services are rendered, which is irritating to patients. Many urgent care facil
How to Make a Fire Survival Kit
A fire survival kit should be part of every household's emergency preparedness plan. Each year brush fires and other blazes leave families displaced for days, weeks or even longer. However when a fire strikes there's no time to scramble for supplies and other necessitates. It's vital you assemble yo
What to Do for a Mild Heat Stroke?
Heat stroke, a more serious case of heat exhaustion, can occur suddenly. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and should be treated immediately. There are some steps that can be taken to treat mild heat stroke until medical help arrives.
Dermatological Manifestations Among Patients on Hemodialysis
Learn more about the links between chronic kidney disease and the skin.
Benchmarking Outcomes in the Critically Injured Burn Patient
This study serves as a benchmark in burn care, comparing interventions, outcomes and mortality among major burn patients.
Does Statin Use Affect Survival After a Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
Commentary on a study on the use of statins before a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, published July 2009 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
How Long Is CPR Certification?
Learning CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is easy and can provide a lifetime of satisfaction for the person learning the skills in knowing at any moment they can save a life. But, as with any skill, there are recertification requirements to assure those that know CPR are up on the latest techniqu