Strict attention to infection control practices is standard of care to any preventive strategy to central line infections. This responsibility for prevention falls on healthcare providers as well as patients who have central lines in…
Abusers do not always understand the medical severity of the act of strangulation Lethality is based on duration, quantity and surface area of applied force
The “CDC surveillance definition” of a blood stream infection that is lab-confirmed requires a positive blood culture in a person in which the organism cannot be related to an infection at another site.
Medical treatment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms involves replacing fluids, vitamin supplements,benzodiazepine medication, and nutritional support.
Musculoskeletal injuries have long been recognized as “part of the job.” Training on proper lifting techniques is typically delivered during the hiring process. With regards to heart disease the only standards specific to the fire…
We have some very close friends who live in Texas and we are heading out to visit them next month. In the past, we have gone to the Houston Rodeo but haven’t been in probably 7-8…
Major withdrawal symptoms usually appear 2-3 days after the last drink and can include delirium tremens (DT’s). Symptoms of DT’s include elevation in heart rate, blood pressure and temperature noted above with the addition of…
Cardiovascular disease is strongly correlated with stressful work environments, as well as other high-risk behaviors such as smoking and obesity. Soteriades et al studied cardiovascular disease specific to the firefighting industry and determined that other…
Kneisel (2009) identifies minor symptoms as anxiety, agitation and irritability. These symptoms progress to include tremor, elevated blood pressure and elevated heart rate, low grade fever, headache and sweating. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of…
The repeated and prolonged exposure to toxins after the fire has been put out is proven to cause long term chronic illnesses, specifically cancer. Physical demands cause musculoskeletal injuries.
Alcohol is a drug that has a depressant or slowing effect on the brain. When alcohol is withdrawn after habitual use, the opposite occurs and the brain becomes excitable. The symptoms of alcohol withdrawal reflect…
Firefighters run into burning buildings. Many people think this is the reason that their jobs are considered hazardous. But that’s not actually the only hazard they face, and on-the-job accidents are not the number one…
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