Coal is a useful fuel that can provide a great deal of heat when combusted in the proper manner. Unfortunately this also means that coal fires may occur accidentally and spread in a way that does damage to a facility. Since the coal acts as a fairly dangerous fuel, it is important that you have the

Also known as a thallium stress test, a nuclear stress test is used to measure blood flow into the heart. The test is particularly referred to as a stress test, because a person exercises during the test by walking on a treadmill, which measures the heart's ability to support the additional blood an

PMP systems can help emergency physicians differentiate between chronic pain and substance abuse disorders.

Learn more on the uses for capnography in the ED setting -- and how it benefits patient safety and care.

Explore clinicians' views about pain and stress in patients with burns.

Illegal tattoo artists may offer less-expensive artwork, but what are the hidden costs in their bargain prices?

Stock up your first aid kit.first-aid kit image by e-pyton from Fotolia.comWhen gathering your supplies for emergency preparedness, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends preparing a first aid kit for your home and each of your vehicles. While you can purchase premade...

Is an EEG an effective diagnostic tool in patients presenting to the ED with a seizure?

The Alabama River flows from north of Montgomery to its confluence with the Tombigbee River in southwestern Alabama. Montgomery and Selma as well as nine counties are affected at flood stage, the water level at which lives, real estate or business in a specific area is affected.

How prevalent was the use of social media at the 2012 International Conference on Emergency Medicine?

It is vital to know when, where and how to use a fire extinguisher long before a fire ever begins. Your fire extinguisher must also be fully charged and readily accessible or it is useless. Inspect your fire extinguisher monthly to ensure that it is always in good working order. You have very little

Although unproven, preventive measures taken before, during, and after endotracheal intubation are likely to minimize the frequency, magnitude, and duration of intubation-related hypotension.

A high school can be a safe place with proper emergency procedures in place.school bus image by Lombok from Fotolia.comHigh schools need to be safe places where students can concentrate on their lessons and teachers can work without the fear of violence or danger. However, unforeseen...

A nuclear compaction test, also called a nuclear densometer test, is used to determine the density and moisture of the earth on which construction projects are built. When a heavy structure is built, its weight compacts the earth below it. If the earth underneath cannot support the weight, the struc

Which cardiac surgery patients will benefit from an antimicrobial dressing?

Find out more about the incidence of intracranial bleeds in patients on warfarin who present with head injuries.

This study compares pancreaticogastrostomy and pancreaticojejunostomy to determine the best method of reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Dr. Tom Scaletta presents queuing models to demonstrate the effect of boarders in EDs, and proposes suggestions to ease the issue.

Learn more from WebMD about treating sprains and strains.