The authors propose revised guidelines which could significantly reduce the incidence of all-too-common surgical site infections.

DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations are required to be completed and marked on every fire extinguisher with more than 1660 kPa of compressed gas at more than 70 degrees F. All other extinguishers must be marked with DOT compliance and a "tested on" date.ContentsAll contents of...

In the online role-playing game "RuneScape," you can use several methods to inflict additional damage to your opponent, including magic spells, ranged specials and poisonous weapons. A weapon that contains poison will inflict initial damage immediately and then cause a poison damage, which damages y

Podiatrists are doctors who specialize in foot care. You may also hear them referred to as chiropodists, which is what the British call a podiatrist.

Using bandages or adhesive tape to cover exposed wounds or injuries can keep the area clean, which may prevent infection and improve healing. When the time comes to remove the tape, you will often find it stuck stubbornly to the skin. Sometimes you may even notice unpleasant black lines on your skin

Splinting immobilizes a limb that may be broken or severely sprained to prevent further injury and ease pain until you can see a health professional. Splinting may also be helpful after a snakebite while you wait for help to arrive. There are two ways to immobilize a limb: tie the injured limb to a

Please briefly review the major techniques described for lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymphadenectomy (LM/SL) in breast cancer patients.

Occasional doctor appointments are useful for individuals seeking to have a full bill of health. Having a yearly physical examination allows doctors and physicians to check the entire body for any problems. Upon passing a physical, individuals will be declared healthy and able to participate in spor

Find out from the experts at WebMD what to do if you suspect someone may have taken too much aspirin.

Is it a knife in the heart to a surgeon to feel that he or she is 'too old' to operate, or is this just the natural end to a distinguished career? Medscape readers' opinions cut both ways.

An evaluation to rule out PE during pregnancy is especially challenging due to concerns regarding fetal radiation exposure.

Unsightly blue or dark purple leg veins are called varicose veins. These veins may have a raised and lumpy appearance and can be painful for some people, causing a throbbing sensation in the affected area or leg aches and pains. Serious complications resulting from laser surgery are rare and often c

What steps can be taken to improve initial patient triage in the ED? A three-part triage algorithm is described in this study protocol.

The American National Standards Institute's (ANSI's) Z358.1 standard sets the guideline for eyewash stations for industrial emergencies. The standard is for plumbed and self-contained eyewash stations. Though considered voluntary, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspectors use t

This study reports on a 14-year experience of laparoscopic approach for inflammatory bowel disease.

Everyone involved with risk management or disasters benefits from disaster risk management training, including emergency managers, first responders, politicians and the general public. Individuals directly working in disaster management learn techniques that help reduce societal risk, while the publ

This review reports on the success rates of ultrasonic- vs landmark-guided CVC placement in the ED. How do they compare?

Properly maintained fire extinguishers may help prevent the spread of fire through your home or place of business.fire extinguisher image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.comIn the event of a fire emergency it is important that fire extinguishers function properly. By observing the regulations...

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