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How Hospital-Acquired Infections Can Turn Deadly

Apr 10, 2017

Patients go to the Hospital–Acquired Infection (HAI) and Causes To understand how an HAI can turn deadly, one first needs to know what an HAI is. An HAI is a type of infection that is acquired in a hospital that has no relation to the patient’s admitted diagnosis or ailment. The infections usually take hold within 48 hours of being in a hospital. HAIs are largely caused by a commination of factors. They can...

The Most Dangerous Times to Be on the Road

Apr 3, 2017

One might think that the safety of the road is the same any day of the year. Few things separate one day from another after all. But statistics show that some days are indeed more dangerous than others. Here are the six most dangerous times to be on the road: Daylight Savings Time Daylight savings time changes often cause people to run late, fall behind, and oversleep, among other various inconveniences. Statistics released by the Fatality...

The Most Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

Mar 27, 2017

Few things can affect the body the way a spinal cord injury can. Unlike other parts of the body that are normally affected in an isolated way, the spinal cord serves as a core connection to other vital parts and functions, ranging from physical to cognitive. Spinal cord injuries can be devastating and can affect the body by way of paralysis, poor circulation, nerve damage, headaches, loss of fertility, difficulty breathing, and the list goes...

4 Medical Exams You Might Need After an Auto Accident

Mar 20, 2017

Car accidents Back Exams Back injuries are among the most common injuries that occur in auto accidents. The signs of these injuries aren’t always immediately noticeable, but symptoms such as pain and discomfort could slowly creep out within days of the accident. As a preemptive measure, victims in a car crash should see a medical professional for a back exam. While the pain or discomfort may seem minor, they could be signs of a more...

Anesthesia Errors That Can Occur During Surgery

Mar 13, 2017

Perhaps one of the greatest discoveries made in the medical field, anesthesia is an indispensable part of any surgical procedure. Anesthesia is an umbrella term for the process of temporarily numbing and relaxing a patient’s body in part or in full through a combination of drugs so that they may be spared the pain of a surgery. Because anesthesia is dispensed on a per-patient basis, mistakes do tend to happen. In most cases, ·...

5 Common Causes of Car Accidents

Mar 6, 2017

Few things are as devastating as a Distracted Driving There is a good chance that you are reading this on your phone. If not, you’re probably reading this while you’re also reading something on your phone. Considering how connected the world has become, cell phones have people more distracted than ever before. But these distractions should end the minute we get into our car and hit the road. Despite campaigns from cellphone providers, PSAs,...

Can Faulty Electric Fences Result in Dog Attacks?

Feb 23, 2017

The majority of cities and towns have containment laws that forbid dogs from roaming outside without a leash. Also, several homeowners associations forbid physical fences and thus, many owners have resorted to the use of electrical, or “invisible,” fences to contain their dogs. However, dog owners should be mindful of the fact that such fences can be hazardous to dogs. Electrical fences transmit an electric pulse, or shock, through the dog when the dog is...

How to Drive Safely at Night

Feb 16, 2017

Driving is more hazardous at night than at any other time because of a combination of factors, including fatigue, absence of light, poor night vision, drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or distracted motorists. According to research conducted by the National Safety Council, the risk of a Driving while tired A poll by the National Sleep Foundation reveals that 60 percent of adults have operated a vehicle while they were...

4 Different Ways Routine Dental Visits Can Be Deadly

Feb 9, 2017

Many people are understandably worried and nervous whenever they have to go to the dentist. In fact, a lot of people delay necessary dental office visits because they are so concerned about the possibility of being told that they will need to undergo dental surgery. The problem is that mouth, gum, and teeth issues will not go away on their own. It is absolutely imperative that anyone suffering from health issues with their teeth schedule...

3 Alternatives to Emergency Room Visits

Feb 2, 2017

If you or a loved one is ever injured in an accident, it is very possible that you will need to seek immediate medical treatment. In the event that your injuries are catastrophic, it is likely that you will not have a say in the matter: emergency medical crews may transport you via ambulance to an emergency room. However, most injury victims get to decide exactly where they will initially go for medical treatment. In...