A Comprehensive Guide for ER Professionals on Recognizing and Managing Concussions As emergency room professionals, we are often the first point of contact for patients suffering from a variety of injuries, including concussions. A concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), can have serious and long-lasting effects if … [Read more...] about Concussion Awareness in Emergency Medicine: Identifying Symptoms and Facilitating Recovery
Car Accident Injuries: An In-Depth Guide for ER Personnel
As emergency room doctors and staff, we frequently encounter patients involved in car accidents. These incidents can result in a wide range of injuries, from minor bruises to life-threatening conditions. This article aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents, their symptoms, and … [Read more...] about Car Accident Injuries: An In-Depth Guide for ER Personnel
Injury and Nutrition: Enhancing Recovery Through Dietary Choices
In the realm of medical care, particularly in the context of injuries—ranging from minor wounds to major surgical interventions—the role of nutrition is often an overlooked aspect. Yet, it is an integral component of the recovery process. The body's ability to heal itself is not only a marvel of biological processes but also heavily … [Read more...] about Injury and Nutrition: Enhancing Recovery Through Dietary Choices
Emergency Room Triage is Instrumental in Managing Patient Flow
Triage, a term derived from the French word "trier," meaning to sort, is a fundamental process in emergency medicine, serving as the cornerstone of patient management in emergency departments (EDs) worldwide. This article delves into the intricacies of triage, exploring its vital role in optimizing patient care in high-pressure … [Read more...] about Emergency Room Triage is Instrumental in Managing Patient Flow
Comprehensive Care in the ER: Navigating the Aftermath of Traffic Accidents
When victims of traffic accidents arrive in emergency rooms, a comprehensive and methodical approach is essential to ensure that all injuries, both apparent and latent, are identified and treated. The process of examining these victims is intricate, often involving a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Initial … [Read more...] about Comprehensive Care in the ER: Navigating the Aftermath of Traffic Accidents
The Anatomy of Whiplash Injuries by Experienced Spine Specialists
Whiplash is a term that often conjures up images of neck braces and car accidents, but its implications extend far beyond what is commonly portrayed in popular culture. Medically defined, whiplash is a neck injury resulting from a forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip, hence the name. This … [Read more...] about The Anatomy of Whiplash Injuries by Experienced Spine Specialists
Nationwide Alert Issued by FDA on Multiple OTC Eyedrops Over Infection / Blindness Concerns
Wide Range of Eye Care Products Removed from Major Retailers Amid Discovery of Manufacturing Plant's Unsanitary Practices. In a critical announcement that has raised concerns across the pharmaceutical industry and among consumers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a widespread alert for a series of … [Read more...] about Nationwide Alert Issued by FDA on Multiple OTC Eyedrops Over Infection / Blindness Concerns
Understanding Newborn Facial Paralysis (Palsy)
Written By: Dr. Patricia McGuire | LinkedIn Profile | Amazon Author Link After a long and challenging labor and delivery, your newborn is here. But something appears off about his face. When he yawns, only one side of his mouth moves. The eyelid on the same side doesn’t close all the way. You have questions for your doctor. He … [Read more...] about Understanding Newborn Facial Paralysis (Palsy)
Violence or Assault Injuries at Workplace
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile A 29-year-old male is brought to the Emergency Room after being attacked while at work. The patient states a customer became upset with the store’s “No Return/Refund Policy” and proceeded to attack him without warning. The patient said … [Read more...] about Violence or Assault Injuries at Workplace
Chemical Spill Injuries in Workplace
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile Several employees from a local glass etching company present to the Emergency Room complaining about progressive shortness of breath and a cough that started earlier this afternoon. All of the employees are young and otherwise healthy … [Read more...] about Chemical Spill Injuries in Workplace
Workplace Injuries- Equipment Malfunction
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile A 37-year-old male is brought to the Emergency Room after a table saw blade malfunctioned and flew off its spindle embedding into his upper arm. He complains of sharp pain at the wound, and numbness and tingling down the rest of the arm. … [Read more...] about Workplace Injuries- Equipment Malfunction
Laceration Injuries at the Workplace
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile A 23-year-old female is brought to the Emergency Room after accidentally cutting her fingers with a box cutter while opening a box at work. She states that she asked her employer for a sharper razor since she has been having to put a lot … [Read more...] about Laceration Injuries at the Workplace
Blunt Trauma at the Workplace
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile A 17-year-old female presents to the Emergency Room after getting hit by a golf cart while working at her summer job at the Community Country Club. She describes walking across the green to check on some guests when she heard some … [Read more...] about Blunt Trauma at the Workplace
Penetrating Injuries in the Workplace
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile A 39-year-old male construction worker presents to the Emergency Room after accidentally injuring himself with a nail gun at work. He was inadvertently bumped by another worker in close proximity and punctured his hand with a nail gun. He … [Read more...] about Penetrating Injuries in the Workplace
Heavy Lifting and Back Injury at the Workplace
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile A 45-year-old female presents to the Emergency Room complaining of low back pain. She states that she was at work assisting an obese patient out of bed when she experienced a sharp pain in her lower back. She says the pain is worse with … [Read more...] about Heavy Lifting and Back Injury at the Workplace
Workplace Injuries- Hit by a Heavy Object
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile A 29-year-old female is brought to the Emergency Room after accidentally getting hit in the back by a rolling assembly cart. She works in a factory assembly line where she takes heavy metal parts and begins assembly at her station. One of … [Read more...] about Workplace Injuries- Hit by a Heavy Object
Falls in the Workplace
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile A 67-year-old female is brought to the Emergency Room after accidentally tripping on a cable wire while trying to stock inventory at work. She fell over and landed on her left side. She complained of severe left shoulder pain that felt … [Read more...] about Falls in the Workplace
Burn Injuries in Workplace
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile An 18-year-old male is brought to the Emergency Room after accidentally getting burned by hot oil while working at a fast-food restaurant. He was working the French fry station when another worker accidentally slipped on a recently mopped … [Read more...] about Burn Injuries in Workplace
Crush Injuries in the Workplace
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile A 53-year-old male is brought to the Trauma Center after accidentally getting pinned between a forklift and a concrete wall during a construction project. Nearby workers called for an ambulance when they had difficulty getting the man’s … [Read more...] about Crush Injuries in the Workplace
Workplace Injuries – An Overview
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile A 43-year-old male is brought to the Emergency Room after accidentally getting hit on the head by a falling tree branch while on a job site. His manager called an ambulance after he noticed his worker appeared to be disoriented. The man … [Read more...] about Workplace Injuries – An Overview
Ocular Trauma: Open Globe Injuries: What Does a Person Lose Besides Vision?
Written By: Dr. Sarah Mireles Jacobs | LinkedIn Profile | Medical Profile | Research Profile At 84 years old, Helen* was especially proud of two things: living independently, and taking a 2 mile walk every afternoon. There are 255 cloudy days a year in Seattle, Washington, but it was brilliantly sunny that day as she headed out … [Read more...] about Ocular Trauma: Open Globe Injuries: What Does a Person Lose Besides Vision?
Ocular Trauma: Open Globe Injuries: Visual Function After Severe Eye Trauma
Written By: Dr. Sarah Mireles Jacobs | LinkedIn Profile | Medical Profile | Research Profile Melvin*had served honorably in the military for 30 years. Standing 6’3” with a muscular build, he carried himself with a self-assurance that put people around him at ease. You just felt safer with him by your side. After retirement, he … [Read more...] about Ocular Trauma: Open Globe Injuries: Visual Function After Severe Eye Trauma
Ocular Trauma: Open Globe Injuries: Incidence and Treatment
Written By: Dr. Sarah Mireles Jacobs | LinkedIn Profile | Medical Profile | Research Profile It was Prom season. Every time-honored dramatic narrative was playing out in the high school hallway—roses, crushes, jealousy, heartbreaks, creative invitations, swoons. Amelia*came home from school to find a fruit bouquet with a card … [Read more...] about Ocular Trauma: Open Globe Injuries: Incidence and Treatment
Hip Fracture After Mechanical Fall
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile An 81-year-old male is brought to the Emergency Room after tripping on an object while walking into a store. His son called an ambulance after he could not help his father stand back up. The man say he has pain on his right-side hip that … [Read more...] about Hip Fracture After Mechanical Fall
Spotting Medical Malpractice in a Hospital: – A Doctor’s Story of a Mistaken “Do Not Resuscitate Order” and How It Caused His Grandmother’s Death
Written By: Dr. James Okun | LinkedIn Profile | Author Profile It was March of 1983, and I was a new doctor completing a one-year Transitional Internship at Framingham Union Hospital in Framingham, Massachusetts in preparation for starting my residency training in Ophthalmology the following July. I received a call informing me … [Read more...] about Spotting Medical Malpractice in a Hospital: – A Doctor’s Story of a Mistaken “Do Not Resuscitate Order” and How It Caused His Grandmother’s Death
What are Birth Injuries and How Do They Occur?
Written By: Dr. Patricia McGuire | LinkedIn Profile | Amazon Author Link The day finally arrived. Jess was in active labor with her husband, Mike, at her side. Her OB assured her that things were looking good, despite Jess having gestational diabetes. According to her doctor, Jess was concerned because her infant was large. That … [Read more...] about What are Birth Injuries and How Do They Occur?
Head Trauma from a Mechanical Fall
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile A 69-year-old female presents to the Emergency Room after slipping on some ice while trying to get her mail this morning. She describes landing on her bottom but thinks that she may have also hit the back of her head after landing. She … [Read more...] about Head Trauma from a Mechanical Fall
Returning to Competitive Play after COVID Infection, when is it Safe?
Written By: Viral Ras Sheth MD, MPH, FACC While Long COVID is an established source of chronic disability months after COVID infection, active people, particularly young competitive athletes, may have a more ominous risk after COVID. Although COVID affects competitive athletes at similar rates compared to the general population, … [Read more...] about Returning to Competitive Play after COVID Infection, when is it Safe?
How Doctors Think About Falls
Written By: Dr. Jassin Jouria | LinkedIn Profile | Hospital Profile | US News Medical Profile Falls- Some Statistics The statistics surrounding falls are staggering. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that on average, one US older adult (65+) suffers a fall every second. This accounts for a total of 36 million falls … [Read more...] about How Doctors Think About Falls
What Causes a Baby to Be Born with Brain Damage?
Written By: Dr. Patricia McGuire | LinkedIn Profile | Amazon Author Link It was supposed to be a happy time. Their baby was born. But something went wrong. The baby wasn't active at birth and didn't cry for a while. You noticed that his skin was pale. He wasn't breathing well. Finally, your doctor sits down with you and tells you … [Read more...] about What Causes a Baby to Be Born with Brain Damage?
Long COVID-19 Integrative Approach to Prevention and Treatment
Written By: Viral Ras Sheth MD, MPH, FACC Long-COVID names and definitions have evolved. The National Institutes of Health refers to post-acute sequelae SARSCoV-19 (PASC) for folks with persist symptoms 28 days after diagnosis. People with post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS) have persistent symptoms 3 weeks after diagnosis … [Read more...] about Long COVID-19 Integrative Approach to Prevention and Treatment
The Most Common Chemical Burn Injuries
Throughout your life, it's likely that you’ve burned yourself in some way or another. Whether you accidentally touched a hot stove or been out in the sun too long, burns are very common injuries. However, chemical burns are not as common. Chemical burns, also known as caustic burns, are those that are sustained through contact with … [Read more...] about The Most Common Chemical Burn Injuries
A Detailed Look at Facial Paralysis in Childbirth
Childbirth has many potential complications, especially in the case of medical negligence. One common birth injury that could leave lasting effects on a child’s life is facial paralysis. Facial paralysis is also often referred to as facial nerve palsy, as it is a type of nerve paralysis. This has long term functional and aesthetic … [Read more...] about A Detailed Look at Facial Paralysis in Childbirth
A Detailed Look at Cerebral Palsy in Childbirth
When delivering a baby, complications can happen. Unfortunately, some of these complications might lead to a medical condition called cerebral palsy, or CP. It is suspected that the majority of cerebral palsy cases are the result of some sort of brain injury sustained during the process of childbirth. What is Cerebral … [Read more...] about A Detailed Look at Cerebral Palsy in Childbirth
A Detailed Look at Caput Succedaneum in Childbirth
Despite modern medicine, childbirth injuries are not uncommon. Unfortunately, some of the applications of modern medicine can directly correlate to the incidence of a birth injury. Such is common with a condition like caput succedaneum. What is Caput Succedaneum? Caput succedaneum is a type of injury called an edema. Edema is … [Read more...] about A Detailed Look at Caput Succedaneum in Childbirth
A Detailed Look at Brachial Plexus Injuries in Childbirth
During childbirth, it’s not uncommon for injury to occur. One of the more common forms of injury sustained during delivery is related to the brachial plexus. Brachial plexus injuries are wide reaching and not a single type of injury, but rather an overarching category of injuries itself. What is the Brachial Plexus? The brachial … [Read more...] about A Detailed Look at Brachial Plexus Injuries in Childbirth
The Most Common Childbirth Injuries
Childbirth is often regarded as one of the most precious and rewarding experiences that someone can go through. However, despite modern medicine, not all births run as smoothly as expected. This means that birth injuries are not uncommon experiences for newborn babies. Though some injuries can be caused by the physical delivery … [Read more...] about The Most Common Childbirth Injuries
A Detailed Look at Bone Fractures in Childbirth
During the delivery of your newborn, injuries can sometimes occur. One of the most common forms of childbirth injury are bone fractures. A bone fracture is a type of full or partial break of a bone in the body. In newborns, the most common bones broken are the long bones which are longer than they are wide. Though it’s possible for … [Read more...] about A Detailed Look at Bone Fractures in Childbirth
A Detailed Look at Hemorrhages During Childbirth
There’s nothing more stressful than hearing that the baby that you just gave birth to has sustained an injury during childbirth. Unfortunately, accidents happen that can lead to birth complications. One of the injuries that a newborn can suffer from during delivery is a hemorrhage. What’s a Hemorrhage? A hemorrhage is a type of … [Read more...] about A Detailed Look at Hemorrhages During Childbirth
Diagnosing and Treating Asphyxia and Hypoxia
Your brain is heavily dependent on oxygen supply to perform essential body functions. Without a sufficient supply of oxygen, your brain ceases to function correctly. If oxygen deprivation continues, it can result in permanent brain damage or even death. Two common causes of inadequate oxygen supply to the brain are Hypoxia and … [Read more...] about Diagnosing and Treating Asphyxia and Hypoxia
Diagnosing and Treating Encephalopathy
Encephalopathy is a neurological disorder caused by various factors, including infection, trauma, or exposure to toxins. The symptoms of encephalopathy can be diverse and vary depending on the underlying cause. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for preventing further damage to the brain. This article will discuss the … [Read more...] about Diagnosing and Treating Encephalopathy
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
Written By: Dr. Ahmed Diraz What exactly is traumatic brain injury? TBI can result from a blow to the head that strikes an object suddenly and violently. A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can also happen secondary to an object penetrating the skull and entering the brain tissue. The scalp, skull, brain, underlying tissue, and blood … [Read more...] about What is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
Understanding and Helping Children with Concussions
Written By: Dr. Patricia McGuire | LinkedIn Profile | Amazon Author Link Have you ever hit your head on a car door and a few hours later noticed that you didn't remember something that happened within the last few hours? Chances are you had a concussion. According to the CDC, "a concussion is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to … [Read more...] about Understanding and Helping Children with Concussions
Common Spinal Injuries from Car Accidents
Written By: Dr. Kaliq Chang | LinkedIn Profile | Medical Profile The chances of sustaining a spinal injury or an injury associated to the spine are high and depending on the severity of the accident, and how you were jostled in the car can determine the severity of your injuries. Both drivers and passengers are susceptible to … [Read more...] about Common Spinal Injuries from Car Accidents
Helping Your Child with Post-Concussive Syndrome
Written By: Dr. Patricia McGuire | LinkedIn Profile | Amazon Author Link Three-year-old Chase was playing around on his older brother’s bunk bed. He wasn’t supposed to be up there, but Charlie liked to see the room from up high. He also enjoyed the excitement of his brother trying to get him down. Unfortunately, Charlie lost his … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child with Post-Concussive Syndrome
