Although trauma surgery is a relatively new discipline in surgery, trauma injuries are not. They are the leading cause of death among young people in … [Read more...]
February 1, 2006
Basal Rates in Patient Controlled Analgesia The use of patient controlled analgesia (PCA) machines was a true advance in the care of postoperative … [Read more...]
Trauma Surgery
This is a rather new discipline in the surgical sciences and is now highly regulated. Please check back for information on how this business is run … [Read more...]
January 31, 2006
Chronic Alcoholism and Low Phosphate One of the little recognized problems with alcoholism is the depleted phosphate condition of alcoholics. This … [Read more...]
Hip Surgery
The aging baby boomers will be needing this type of surgery in record numbers in the coming years. Check out the best links below. CHECK BACK SOON. … [Read more...]
January 30, 2006
Hyperbaric Oxygen and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an interesting, safe, and effective therapy for a wide variety of … [Read more...]
Flagyl (Metronidazole) and Alcohol
Flagyl is the brand name of the antibiotic metronidazole. It is a widely used antibiotic for killing bacteria that are anaerobic, or that don't grow … [Read more...]
Fleets Phospha Soda Bowel Prep Can Be Dangerous
Although there is emerging evidence in the medical literature that a bowel prep is not needed and in fact may be harmful, most surgeons still ask … [Read more...]
Colon Surgery
This page has links to the best sites (in our opinion) on the colon and colon surgery. included are illustrations, surgical procedures, and … [Read more...]
Most Surgeons Would Never Sign This Consent Form!
All university-based surgeons understand and value the need for research trials to improve the science and technology of medicine. During residency … [Read more...]
Gallstone Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) is most commonly caused by excessive and chronic alcohol use. But, this condition can also occur when the … [Read more...]
Treatment for Bladder Spasms
Treatment for Bladder Spasms Most surgical patients end up with a catheter placed into the bladder to drain urine (Foley catheter) some time during … [Read more...]