Each year in the United States, 1.1 million burn injuries require medical care. The most common cause of burn is direct contact with a fire or flame. Other thermal burns occur following exposure to heat sources like scalding water, hot grease, steam and even the sun. If you’ve been treating a burn at home and … Continued

A third of all deaths in America are from cardiovascular disease. That’s over 800,000 people. It’s no wonder that tightness in the chest can be worrying. If you have a pain in your chest, you might be concerned that it’s something to do with their heart. It’s not always the case. Here’s how to tell … Continued

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the United States.  This means your chances of getting a UTI, or even a reoccurring UTI, is quite likely.  Bladder infections occur when bacteria makes its way up the urinary tract and results in inflammation. Chronic bladder infections can be the result of … Continued

Do you know how to properly treat a burn? Burns aren’t like other wounds because they can’t be treated with hydrogen peroxide and a bandage. In fact, both of those could further aggravate a burn. Burns can come when you least expect them, so it’s good to be prepared and know what you’ll need to … Continued

Feeling the burn? Hopefully not!  Unfortunately, accidents happen. While getting any type of burn is unpleasant, it’s important to know how to treat a burn. Otherwise, you might end up in the hospital later to receive the treatment you truly need. Approximately 486,000 burn injuries receive medical treatment at hospitals, community health centers, or private … Continued

While fishing is one of the all-time greatest pastimes, the sport does come with a certain amount of danger. Depending on how far away from shore you get, the quality of your medical supplies could make suffering a severe injury an inconvenience or a crisis. To learn more about the supplies you need for your … Continued

Americans love their barbecues. But fires caused by grills kill 10 people and injure 160 in the U.S. each year. While summer barbecues are packed with traditional summer fun, they can lead to injuries, especially when alcohol is involved. The truth is, grilling safety is about more than controlling the flames. Summer barbecues can lead to all … Continued

Poison ivy rashes are the most common allergic reaction in the United States. Each year as many as 50 million Americans are affected. If you’re planning on spending time in the great outdoors this summer or work outside, keep reading to learn how to prevent and treat a poison ivy rash.  Poison Ivy A poison … Continued

You just found out that a loved one needs to be placed on a ventilator. What does that mean? How does a ventilator work? What does it do for a person with medical need? The truth is that mechanical ventilation can be a wonderful way to help a person that is struggling to breathe on … Continued