The time between diagnosis and treatment of compartment syndrome can determine the ultimate outcome for the patient. Though diagnosis can be difficult, it should be treated as a surgical emergency and assessed immediately. Abstract This case looks at three patients who developed acute compartment syndrome of the lower leg. Their […]
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This case of a young 15-year-old high school soccer play demonstrates why chronic exertional compartment syndrome should be considered by emergency medicine physicians, coaches, trainers, therapists, and others with patients with more serious pain associated with exercise that does not cease with rest. Abstract Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is […]
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Wound Healing and the Shaw Scalpel Author: Donna J. Millay, MD; Ted A. Cook, MD; Robert E. Brummett, PhD: Edward L. Nelson; Patricia L. O’Neill, PhD Read the Full Article >>
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The Advantage of the Shaw Heated Scalpel in Operations for Breast Cancer Authors: Kiyotaka Tonaka, Yasuaki Gyohda, Miyuki Yokota, Yuichi Tsukada, Makoto Seki, Masonori Uchiyama Read the Full Article >>
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The Shaw Scalpel – Thermal Control of Surgical Bleeding Author: W. James Gallo, Martin Moss, John V. Gaul Read the Full Article >>
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Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The U.S. economic cost of opioid use disorder ($471 billion) and fatal opioid overdose ($550 billion) during 2017 totaled $1,021 billion. In the 39 jurisdictions studied, combined costs of opioid use disorder and fatal opioid overdose varied from $985 million in Wyoming […]
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The Use of the Hemostatic Scalpel in Operations Upon the Breast Author: Samuel Pilnik, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Felicien Steichen, M.D., F.A.C.S. Read the Full Article >>
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The Shaw Hemostatic Scalpel as an Alternative to Electrocautery in Patients with Pacemakers Authors: David Amar, M.D., David H. Fogel, M.D., Jatin P. Shah, M.D. Read the Full Article >>
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Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Extremities Authors: Andrea Stracciolini, MD, and E. Mark Hammerberg, MD Read the Full Article >>
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The application of heat and cold is usually a nursing responsibly. These applications can be quite effective when used properly but can cause injury and discomfort when principles for their use are not followed. The nurse must have knowledge of the physiologic principles of the effective use of heat and […]
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