Mepitel, Mepilex, and Mepilex Border (Molnlycke Health Care) feature a unique dressing technology called "Safetac." These products are silicone based which results in decreased trauma and pain during ...

Learning how to wet wrap for eczema can help you find relief when the skin condition flares up. Wet wrapping combats the itching and discomfort of eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD). Though ...

Are you really immobilizing that limb or are you just throwing cardboard tape and Kerlix at the patient until they surrender? Let’s make your next splint Eagle-Scout perfect on this episode of One For ...

EMS national week is May 21 through May 27, and it is an opportunity to celebrate emergency medical services staff and the work they do in our communities. In Denver alone, paramedics at Denver Health ...

Wound care uses specific dressings and hygiene to prevent wound infections. The wound care team assesses the healing progress of wounds daily. Wound care: When you are admitted to the burn unit, your ...

How Long Will I Stay in the Hospital? Plan to stay in the hospital for at least 5 days after your surgery. For example, if your surgery is on a Monday, you should plan to stay through Saturday. You ...

Lauren Harris, a veteran of marching and protesting to raise awareness, and other experts offer practical tips that may help you stay safe and hopefully avoid injuries when you're taking to the ...

Debbie Kent from Store This, Not That shares 5 different emergency kits. There’s no time like the present to have first aid supplies. First Aid Kits for Everyday and During Disasters In our everyday ...

Skin tears happen when the outer layer of skin is partially or completely separated from the bottom layer. This can happen with the slightest abrasion, scrape or shear with a purse handle, bracelet, ...