Will a 3-step 'dance' for pressure ulcer prevention provide star-studded outcomes?

Can you identify the cause of death in this celebrated American novelist?

Widely used in plastics, counter-tops, adhesives, whiteboards and dishware, melamine is a organic base chemical most commonly found in the form of white crystals rich in nitrogen.

CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is administered to a person who has suffered cardiac arrest, drowning, injuries due to an accident or for any number of different scenarios. Most of the time, CPR is limited to the hospital setting, but there is always a chance that you may run into a situation

Dehydration is an ancient process with some distinct disadvantages.dried fruit and nuts image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.comDehydration, the oldest form of food preservation, is the process of extracting water from food. Because dehydrated food is comparatively light, and usually...

As provider shortages plague ICUs nationwide, can hospitalists fill the gap?

The American Red Cross offers CPR training.military red cross image by superkiss from Fotolia.comCardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a technique used to sustain life until further help arrives or is accessible. Health care professionals, lifeguards and baby sitters are among those who find...

Find out how to get optimal results when treating patients with Marjolin's ulcers.

Learn more on the epidemiology, management and outcomes of pediatric arrhythmias in the ED.

Diarrhea is common in children. Find out how to treat it.

Toxins come in many forms---some can be controlled while others cannot. Just as there are a plethora of diets available for those who want to lose weight, there are almost as many detox plans promising to cleanse your body and give you energy. Before choosing a detox plan, learn as much as you can

How effective are laser therapies for burn scar treatment?

This article profiles the winners of the Society of Hospital Medicine's annual Research, Innovations, and Clinical Vignettes scientific abstract and poster competition.

Behavioral intervention is when you actively try to change someone's behavior. Behavioral intervention techniques all rely on an underlying theme: creating consequences that encourage positive behavior. The two major angles you can approach this from are either to encourage positive behavior or disc

In a world where any symptom 'above the waist' can be indicative of acute coronary syndrome, how do physicians decide which symptoms are useful and what's not?

Frostbite is a condition that happens in very cold climates when the extremities, especially the feet, are exposed to extreme cold for prolonged periods of time. Frostbite is classified into three types: frostnip, superficial frostbite and deep frostbite. Frostnip occurs when there is numbness of th

Platelets are one of the various components that make up your blood. Other components include red blood cells, white blood cells and plasma. Platelets are approximately one quarter the size of red blood cells. Proper platelet function causes blood to form clots. Transfusions of platelets via an intr

This article provides strategies to enhance bedside teaching skills for the busy ED physician.

Dr. Kurt E. Roberts predicts that natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery will become increasingly popular.

Asbestos is a material made from silicate and features long crystals resembling fibers. The fibers were used in a variety of products and materials for thousands of years. By the late 1900s, scientists determined the chemicals in asbestos were responsible for lung cancer and mesothelioma. There are