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Petechiae, Larynx, Trachea – Oh my!

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Domestic ViolenceBy Tara Godoy

What is the difference between strangulation, choking and suffocation? Find out on our blog post here.

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CLABSI Prevention – What’s the healthcare provider’s responsibility?

Civil Law, Surgical proceduresBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

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…

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What do you know about strangulation? A few facts

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Domestic ViolenceBy Tara Godoy

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

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Central Line Infections – How do we diagnose CLABSI?

Civil Law, Surgical proceduresBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

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.

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Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal

ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Medical treatment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms involves replacing fluids, vitamin supplements,benzodiazepine medication, and nutritional support.

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Current Standards for Firefighting Safety and Exposures

Workman's CompBy Tara Godoy

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…

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Houston Rodeo, here we come!

Getting to know TaraBy Tara Godoy

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…

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Severe Alcohol Withdrawal

ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

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…

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Heart Disease is the #1 cause of death for firefighters

Workman's CompBy Tara Godoy

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…

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Minor Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal

ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

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…

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Cancer exposure & Muscle Spasms from Firefighting

Workman's CompBy Tara Godoy

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.

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Alcohol Withdrawal – An Overview

ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

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…

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