ED Management of Patients With ACE-Inhibitor Angioedema
What are the best ways to diagnose and manage ACE-inhibitor angioedema in the ED?
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Requirements for Hydraulic Work Platforms
Hydraulic work platforms are commonly used in construction and maintenance operations. These devices are used to provide access to areas of height by means of adjusting the platform horizontally, vertically and rotationally. Only authorized and trained personnel are allowed to operate hydraulic work
Types of Doctor Credentials
There are a variety of credentials that a doctor, surgeon or medical practitioner may hold in the United States. Doctors may hold degrees, specialty credentials or certifications to practice medicine in a variety of fields and ways. It is helpful to understand these credentials when finding and sele
Types of Telfa Bandages
Telfa makes a wide variety of bandages.gauze image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comTelfa is wound care under the Kendall brand, which is now a division of Covidien. Telfa has long been used in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, care facilities and homes worldwide. Telfa is known for...
Pediatric Pharmaceutical Poisonings on the Rise
With more parents taking prescription medications, pediatric poisonings are putting an increasing burden on EDs. What can EM physicians do to bring these numbers down?
Animal and Human Bites-Preparing For Your Appointment
A list of questions that will help your health care professional diagnose and treat Animal and Human Bites.
Barium Impaction Therapy for Colonic Diverticular Bleeding
Is barium therapy effective in preventing recurrence of diverticular bleeding?
View From the Fishbowl
Remember the principles on which AAEM was built, including the importance of working in a hospital run by an independent democratic group, because contract management groups are everywhere.
Chronic Subdural Hematoma Management
This meta-analysis compares multiple treatment modalities for the management of chronic subdural hematoma patients.
Does Hospital Medicine Reinforce Career Satisfaction?
Is hospital medicine a satisfying and sustainable career choice? Or is it fraught with strong potential for job burnout?
The Effect of L-Carnitine on Wound Healing in an Animal Model
This drug has been effective in various ischemic conditions. What is its efficacy in wound healing?
The Importance of a Proper Against-Medical-Advice Discharge
What steps should you take to ensure a properly executed AMA discharge?
Effect of a 3-Step Strategy for Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Will a 3-step 'dance' for pressure ulcer prevention provide star-studded outcomes?
How to Get Certified in CMP
The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation is dispensed through the Convention Industry Council (CIC). It is a certification that qualifies the aptitude of professionals in the meeting planning industry. Some of these job titles include event or meeting planner and hospitality or exhibitio
Offloading Foot Wounds in People With Diabetes
What do you know about 'toe and flow,' a vertical and horizontal approach to wound healing that's changing how these patients are cared for?
How to Educate Patients on Antibiotics
How can you improve antibiotic use in hospitalized patients?
Types of Quadricep Ace Bandages
Wrap your muscle with an elastic bandage.pink bandage image by Keith Frith from Fotolia.comWhen you injure or pull your quadriceps, you may want to use an ace bandage for support. There are a variety of bandage types to consider, including knee braces, elastic bandages and self-adhesive...
Management of Acute Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Toxicity
Which factors predispose a patient to increased risk of hepatotoxicity after paracetamol poisoning -- and what is the best way to manage these patients?
What Do I Do If I Fall and Break My Arm and Don't Have Insurance to Pay for Hospital Bills?
If you have had an injury due to an accident and you don't have insurance to pay for hospital bills, then you have taken that obligation upon yourself. Nevertheless, the injury cannot be ignored. You will need to get the best deal you can to pay for treatment and then explore your options. You may b