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General Objectives in an Operating Room
There are numerous objectives in an operating room.operation in a process image by Andrey Kiselev from Fotolia.comAn operating room is a high-pressure place to be. There are procedures being done that require groups of professionals to work together as a team. If one mistake happens, in...
Human Influence on Ecosystems
Humans have evolved from a few small populations of hunter-gatherers to a sprawling population that has altered the landscape wherever they have settled. As a result of human development, ecosystems have been manipulated and exploited, threatening their sustainability and production. Some key causes
Home Remedy to Remove Ringworm From Face With Vinegar
Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects the skin in various places on the body, including the face. The infection causes a circular patch of red irritated skin that can be sensitive to the touch and itch. The red ring will often have a patch of healthy looking skin in the center, according to th
How to Use Diamox
Diamox is part of a group of drugs called sulfonamides. These drugs are used to treat conditions wherein high amounts of fluids build up and cause pressure in the body. The excess fluid is excreted from the body in urine. Diamox is used to treat glaucoma and altitude sickness, and for some patients,
Do Protein Shakes Make You Fat?
You may be one of the many people who resort to protein shakes instead of eating a real meal after your workouts or when you are in a time crunch. Protein shakes have risen in popularity in recent years, partly because of the notion that high-protein, low-carb eating is one option if you are looking
Examples of Therapeutic Communications
Therapeutic conversation is the dialogue between clinician or psychotherapist and client. It differs from social conversation in its rules and in its intent. The therapeutic conversation is meant to help heal the client's suffering. Social conversation is not intended for that purpose. Some like to
What Are Some Ways to Stop Global Warming?
According to the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, global warming refers to the increase of the Earth's average surface temperature, due to a build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. It affects weather patterns, sea levels, farming ability and creates the possibility that some kinds of pla
Tax Credits for LED Lighting
In 2008, the U.S. government authorized tax deductions to help businesses improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. The Section 179D federal energy tax deduction offsets part of the expense of installing more energy-efficient heating, cooling and lighting systems, including LED lighting. Thi
What Are the Five Stages in Addressing an Environmental Problem?
Five-Stage Approach to Addressing Environmental Problems3d gold five image by Strike Designs from Fotolia.comAn environmental problem is one that negatively affects the environment. Environmental problems include those that are a result of a process unit within a chemical or geographical...
The Pros & Cons of Caffeine
Caffeine is the most widely consumed mood-altering drug in the world, according to Johns Hopkins Medical Center and other sources. Caffeine can give you an energy boost, but consumption has negative effects as well.
How to Cure a Gout Attack
Gout, or the "disease of kings," has affected roughly 5 million people in the United States alone. Encountered mainly in males 40 or older, gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis. Needle-like uric acid crystals deposited in the connective tissue of a joint cause painful attacks. Under normal circu
What Temperature Should Meat Be Cooked to Avoid Parasites in the Body?
You love cooking for your family but want to make sure you cook foods at a temperature that prevents contamination from parasites, viruses, bacteria, chemicals and more. Just as important as the temperature you cook the meat is the way the meat is handled before and after cooking.
How to Write a SOAP Note for Physical Therapy
SOAP note writing is an essential part of the physical therapist's job. This type of written assessment is an integral part of contributing to the overall health condition of the patient and her recuperation. The acronym SOAP stands for: Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Planning. These are the
Horsetail Herb Effects
Horsetail, a plant related to the fern, has some medicinal uses.horsetail image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comAncient Romans and Greeks were among the first cultures to use the horsetail herb for its medicinal properties. These ancient civilizations used the herb to treat several...
Winter Fun Activities for Toddlers
Even in winter toddlers need fun activitiestomber dans la neige image by fotogis?¡§le from Fotolia.comEvery moment, whether parents mean it to be or not, is a teaching moment for children. When parents or caregivers remain aware that children are watching and learning from everything we...
How to Address a Raise in Reviews
You can't just get a raise because your rent has increased, you're in the market for a new car or you've been waiting for a while already. Although external factors, such as the economy, the shortage -- or surplus -- of your particular skill set in the local market and the financial health of the co
Benefits of Using Cascara
Cascara sagrada is an herbal remedy harvested from the bark of a deciduous tree native to the United States. The remedy was used in Native American folk remedies and Spanish priests borrowed the remedy and named it cascara sagrada (literally "sacred bark"). The bark was slow dried over...