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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Ways to Prevent Floods

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Flooding means there is an excess of water on land that is normally dry. Floods can be caused by heavy rainfall, hurricanes, or a lack of proper drainage in urban areas where there is little open soil to absorb water. Floods can be prevented with proper planning and adoption of effective mitigation

Broken Tooth or Dental Appliance: First Aid-Topic Overview

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If a tooth or dental appliance breaks,take the following steps: Remove loose dentures and the parts of broken dentures. Find any pieces of tooth or the broken dental appliance and take them with you when you go to see your dentist. Your dentist will want to check for missing pieces of tooth or ...

Micro Surgical Instruments

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Micro and robotic tools make surgical procedures less invasive.laparoscopic surgery image by Grzegorz Kwolek from Fotolia.comMicro-tools are used more often in surgery since they decrease the size and scope of the incisions and how much tissue is manipulated. Micro-tools are used in...

Information on Theanine

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Theanine, a chemical found in green tea, is available as a supplement that aids in the relief of stress and anxiety. This supplement helps the body produce calming amino acids and stimulates the brain's production of alpha waves.

Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy)-Home Treatment

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You can prevent a tendon injury (also known as tendinopathy) from developing or recurring by taking steps at home, work, and during activities to promote healing and protect your tendons.

First Aid & Safety Products

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Accidents happen. First aid and safety products are items and tools that can be used to prevent accidents and to ensure that emergency situations are handled effectively and quickly. Many first aid and safety products can be contained and transported in a first aid kit for quick and easy access in c

CPR Steps in Children

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The American Heart Association defines cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, as a type of breathing combined with chest compressions. It is the recommended care for rescuing victims who may be in cardiac arrest, which is an emergent situation that occurs when the heart stops pumping blood. CPR can

Quality Control

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This continuing coverage of the 2013 Society of Hospital Medicine annual meeting focuses on quality improvement initiatives. How can hospitalists be the innovators?

After Care for Shoulder Surgery

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According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body, allowing your arm to rotate in various directions. Because of this flexibility, however, your shoulder is at greater risk of becoming injured compared to other joints. Though doctor

Burns and Electric Shock-Prevention

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Most burns happen in the home. Simple safety measures might prevent accidents in your home and decrease the chances of anyone getting burned.

Adult CPR Instructions

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Administering CPR can save the life of an ill or injured person. However, individuals who are not trained in CPR should always ask whether someone else knows CPR before trying it themselves in an emergency situation. While an overview of CPR procedures may be helpful, you should enroll in a CPR clas