IMMUNIZATIONS

Aug 11, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on IMMUNIZATIONS

IMMUNIZATIONS Because the spectrum of infectious diseases changes with time and location, travelers to or between foreign countries should be aware of the necessity for immunizations. The Centers for Disease…

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FIRST-AID KITS

Aug 11, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on FIRST-AID KITS

FIRST-AID KITS First-aid kits should be designed according to the environment to be encountered, number of travelers, medical training of the party leaders, and distance from sophisticated medical care. The…

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MOTION SICKNESS

Aug 11, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on MOTION SICKNESS

MOTION SICKNESS Motion sickness (seasickness, or “mal de mer”) is a common, annoying, and sometimes disabling problem for boaters and divers. Motion sickness is a complex phenomenon that involves the…

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WATER DISINFECTION

Aug 11, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on WATER DISINFECTION

WATER DISINFECTION Water purification is the removal of chemical pollutants by filtration through activated charcoal or active resin compounds. This usually improves the taste, but does not decrease the incidence…

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CHEST INJURY

Aug 11, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on CHEST INJURY

CHEST INJURY BROKEN RIBS Direct force applied to the chest wall can break the ribs, causing extreme pain with breathing, collapse of a lung (pneumothorax), or both. If the right…

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MALE GENITAL PROBLEMS

Aug 11, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on MALE GENITAL PROBLEMS

MALE GENITAL PROBLEMS PAINFUL TESTICLE If a male complains of a painful testicle, examine both testicles. Look for discoloration or swelling. If a testicle has been injured by a blow,…

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OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION

Aug 11, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION

OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION It may be advisable or necessary under certain circumstances to administer supplemental oxygen gas (O2) to a person who would benefit from such therapy. Examples include those stricken…

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BLEEDING

Aug 11, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on BLEEDING

BLEEDING For a discussion of wound management (cleaning, closing, and dressing), see page 260. Whenever you are going to be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious body fluids, wear…

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ANIMAL ATTACKS

Aug 11, 2016 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on ANIMAL ATTACKS

ANIMAL ATTACKS Most animal attacks are from “man’s best friend,” the pet dog. Other animals that will attack humans, given provocation, include the cat, rat, raccoon, tiger, lion, skunk, squirrel,…

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