Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with a list of uses ranging from bleaching to caring for fish, depending on the concentration. It's most common use, in a low concentration, is disinfecting. Skin injuries can be as simple as mild abrasions where the skin is barely broken to a laceration or puncture wound where several layers of skin are torn. To eliminate germs and bacteria to prevent infection, hydrogen peroxide is an important part of the injury treatment process.
Emergency departments develop protocols that reflect best practices and improve patient outcomes. According to the "American Journal of Critical Care," the use of protocols simplifies processes, standardizes care, facilitates p...
Elderly patients require a different set of assessment skills to meet their needs. Geriatric trauma patients are predisposed to a serious chain of events leading to infection, multiple organ failure and delayed wound healing. T...
There are many different types and sizes of oxygen masks. They range in size to fit children to large adults. Different masks are needed for the different medical conditions or emergencies. Also the masks have room to attach hu...
The heart is one of our strongest and most important muscles. It is the reason our other muscles have nutrients. Without the pumping action of the heart, we could not function. Knowledge of basic anatomy and circulation will he...
Triage is a method used in emergency medicine to sort critically sick or injured patients from those who can wait longer to receive medical treatment. Triage is often used by emergency medical services, by emergency departments...
Acute care hospitals offer a large variety of services. These services can range from psychiatric care to surgical services. They are usually equipped with all of the necessary support services such as laboratories and diagnost...
As of December 2008, it had more than six-and-a-half million members in California alone, and served the following areas in the State: East Bay, Golden Gate, South Bay, Valley, Fresno, North East Bay and Stanislaus County in no...
Some dental situations require emergency care. You may have a cracked tooth or you start feeling extreme localized pain in your mouth. Keep in mind that when you receive emergency dental care, you may be subject to extra fees c...
Emergency care facilities are stocked with the tools needed to treat most situations, ranging from accidental injuries to heart attacks and strokes. Health care providers trained in triage and onsite emergency treatment procedu...
Most doctors are affiliated with one or more hospitals where they can perform procedures on the patients they see in their offices. Hospitals offer a variety of services that mainly cover inpatient procedures that require overn...
In general, all medical emergencies relating to diabetes mellitus have to do with blood sugar levels. Diabetes mellitus, known more generally just as diabetes, is a disorder in which the body is either unable to produce suffici...
In general, all medical emergencies relating to diabetes mellitus have to do with blood sugar levels. Diabetes mellitus, known more generally just as diabetes, is a disorder in which the body is either unable to produce suffici...
Approximately 1 in 3 people over the age of 70 fall each year. Unfortunately, many who fall end up in the emergency room and are admitted to the hospital. There are many situations that present seniors with risk for falling. Me...
Last year's flu shots missed the mark. Influenza viruses mutate, making it difficult for researchers to always help us with immunization. This year things are expected to be different. The vaccine has been completely revised, a...
Overview
EMT stands for emergency medical technician. EMTs are trained to provide emergency care for injured or sick people before they arrive at the hospital, or before people with more advanced medical training arrive on the...
