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 Make a Wild Dove Shelter

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March brings about the mating season for common birds such as the mourning dove, robin and phoebe. Creating a shelter or nesting box for wild mourning doves uses the same building instructions and design used for robins and phoebes. These birds use platforms for shelter and breeding. Building your o

Enhanced Recovery Protocol

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Enhanced Recovery Protocol, or ERP, is an approach to post-operative care of patients that was developed in Denmark. Such techniques have been applied to patients undergoing procedures such as a radical cystectomy. ERP shows promise in these applications.

How Does Homeostasis Relate to Hypothermia?

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The Balancing ActHomeostasis refers to the ability of your body to maintain an internal balance while adjusting to external factors. Put another way, homeostasis ensures that whatever extreme situation occurs around you, say a blizzard or sweltering heat, your body will keep itself in...

How to Make Earthquake Emergency Kits

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No one can truly predict a natural disaster. Earthquakes are one of the scariest natural disasters, as they can really cause a lot of damage. The best way to fight an earthquake is to be prepared. Having earthquake emergency kits is a great way to be prepared for an earthquake. Here's how to mak

Toenail Surgery Complications

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Toenail surgery is done for various reasons including ingrown toenails and fungus problems. Sometimes the entire nail is removed, and other times, only a partial nail is removed. In the majority of cases, the surgery is completed without any complications. However, complications can occur and ther

Hazard Communication Requirements

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OSHA governs health and safety in the workplace across America.safety at work image by Paula Gent from Fotolia.comThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for the creation of health and safety policies and procedures in the workplace. OSHA is also...

Different Types of Red Cross Caregiving & CPR Training

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The Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in 1881.Red Cross image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comFounded in 1881, the American Red Cross mobilizes to provide worldwide emergency response to aid victims of natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes. In...

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Candida

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Candida overgrowth affects a third of the United States population. Symptoms include fatigue, headaches, digestive problems, cognitive impairment, respiratory problems, and many other medical conditions. Because candida symptoms can mimic many other health problems, getting an accurate diagnosis fro

Absorption of Immunoglobulin in Babies

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There are five types of immunoglobulins (antibodies), each with a specific function. Some develop in response to environmental irritants such as pet dander, while others develop to fight viral or bacterial infection. The extent to which an baby absorbs these immunoglobulins can have a significant ef