Is the use of cephalosporin beneficial in penicillin-allergic patients -- or should it be avoided altogether?

The main concern with any wound, whether it's accidental or an opening for a surgical procedure, is to get it closed as efficiently as possible so that the body may begin the healing process and avoid infection. The two closure mechanisms that are used for most wounds are surgical sutures and surgic

Imminent surgery can be a stressful time. Compound the procedure with prostate cancer and your anxiety is not only understandable, but it may be unavoidable. Your surgeon will give you instructions for the specific steps you should take well in advance of your prostate surgery. Follow these strategi

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure that has been developed for use in emergency situations in which a person’s heart has stopped beating. The emergency procedure involves positioning, breathing, compressions and may involve the Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to jump st

The Six-Point Guardian Hoyer Lift is a device built to help transfer patients to and from a bed or chair and to transport them for short distances. It is especially useful when the person you are lifting cannot walk or stand on her own. The Six-Point Guardian Hoyer Lift is designed both to protect t

Standard of care for venous ulcers has been addressed by several organizations, including the Wound Healing Society, American Venous Forum, investigators from the University of Pennsyvania, British Association of Dermatology, and the University of York/Manchester, and numerous other individual ...

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Early, accurate assessment and management of traumatic injuries is crucial to reducing the mortality risks in these patients.

As we recognize the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, healthcare professionals can reflect on how far medical care has advanced during that time. Test yourself with our Civil War medicine quiz.

Keynote speakers at the Society of Hospital Medicine's 2013 annual meeting say hospitalists are primed to put the patient first, cut costs, and make a difference.

Is the rise in use of anticoagulants creating a new wave of necrotic leg ulcers?

If you are helping a patient transfer to or from a wheelchair to another surface by utilizing a sliding board, it's up to you to protect her from falling. Using a gait belt around the patient during a sliding board transfer will support you while you use your hands on the patient's hips, shoulders a

sign. first aid sign image by L. Shat from Fotolia.comMuriatic acid, also known as hydrochloric acid, is a very strong and corrosive acid. It is commonly used on masonry and metal surfaces. Always wear protective clothing, eye protection and rubber gloves when using muriatic acid....

How do these two treatment options for acute migraine headache pain compare in terms of safety and efficacy?

Homeopathic gunpowder is still a relatively unexplored alternative medicine development. The remedy, which is composed of nitre, sulphur and charcoal, has been used effectively to treat infected tissue in human and animal test subjects. In the Crimean War, soldiers who suffered a gun shot wound woul

WebMD walks you through the steps for emergency treatment of choking

Lifting and moving a patient can be dangerous for the patient. Once you have assessed the situation and are ready to lift and move the patient, ask for assistance in lifting. It is possible to move a patient on your own, but it may be quite difficult if he is not alert. Lifting the patient should be

Get up-to-date with current guidelines for best practices in the management of ABSSSI in an ED setting.