Monthly Archives: June 2023
Does A Surgical Safety Checklist Protect Patients?
There are risks whenever someone undergoes surgery, no matter what part of the body, anesthesia type, and overall physical condition of the patient. Unfortunately, the risks increase and may even be caused by surgical errors. Mistakes with surgery are more common than you might think, as statistics indicate that surgeons commit more than 4,000… Read More »
How To Spot The Signs Of Bedsores
Rest, sleep, and respite will almost always be your doctor’s orders when recovering from an illness or injury, and residents in nursing homes spend much of their day relaxing. Unfortunately, the physical position an individual assumes in these scenarios means bedsores are likely. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that up to 91… Read More »
Do “Black Boxes” In The Operating Room Prevent Surgical Errors?
You have probably heard about the so-called black boxes in the aviation industry, which record functions, conversations, changes in altitude, and other factors that are useful when investigating plane crashes. The technology and underlying strategies have now carried over into the practice of medicine, according to an article from the Becker’s Healthcare newsletter. Much… Read More »
Top Medical Conditions Misdiagnosed In Florida ERs
When you need to visit the ER, it is typically because you suffered an injury or urgent medical event that requires immediate attention. Time is of the essence, and many people who head to the emergency department in Florida do present with life-threatening conditions. There is no room for diagnosis mistakes, but statistics from… Read More »
