Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal
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
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…
Houston Rodeo, here we come!
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…
Severe Alcohol Withdrawal
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…
Heart Disease is the #1 cause of death for firefighters
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…
Minor Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
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…
Cancer exposure & Muscle Spasms from Firefighting
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 Withdrawal – An Overview
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 When alcohol is withdrawn after habitual use, the opposite occurs and the brain becomes excitable.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…
Firefighting hazards and workman’s comp
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…
Mimics for Failure to Thrive
Mimics for Failure to Thrive include non-organic causes, such as improperly educated parents; and organic causes, such as medical conditions that impede the body’s ability to utilize nutrients.
Diagnosing Failure to Thrive
Weight alone is not the sole factor in diagnosing failure to thrive. As the definitions in this blog post indicate, it is “growth parameters” that are recorded, not just the weight. It is the weight…
Symptoms of Malnourishment
Symptoms of malnourishment are weight loss, stagnancy in weight gain, growth retardation, seizures, and developmental delays.
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