Category Archives: Injuries

Injuries, including lacerations, sprains, fractures, head injuries, concussion

Suturing a Wound – Part V – the British Way

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

There are as many ways to suture a wound as to sew a dress.  While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, the point is, there is not a single technique for every situation and operator. First we examine … Continue reading →

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Suturing a Wound – Part IV – Subcuticular Suturing

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

In Part IV another suturing technique is demonstrated:  Subcuticular Suturing. This may be accomplished using either absorbable or non-absorbable suture.  In this German video, it appears they are using a nylon thread, anchoring it at each end externally.  A nylon … Continue reading →

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Suturing a Wound – Part III – Layered Closure

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

In Part III Dr. Cady addresses a deeper, gaping wound, demonstrating how to perform a layered closure. This video offers a much better view of the tissues than is usually seen in a bleeding patient, but practicing on an easy … Continue reading →

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Abscessed Teeth – Where will they lead?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Earlier today I was thinking about my patients who refuse to visit a dentist, for whatever reason.  Now and then they see or call me about a toothache, requesting an antibiotic until they can get to a dentist.  Amoxicillin usually … Continue reading →

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Suturing a Wound – Part II

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Part II by the same doctor who taught Part I. (SDCady) I’m so happy not to reinvent the wheel.  He mentions that you don’t want the edges to curve downward (inward).  When the edges do curve inward, you end up … Continue reading →

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Suturing a Wound – Part I

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Rather than make my own video, I thought I’d save time and see if someone else had done the work for me. Luckily, they did!  Here’s the first in a series.  This doctor explains things quite well. Buy yourself a … Continue reading →

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Earthquake Injuries – the Haiti Experience – What to Prepare For

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Last month’s JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) featured an article from the CDC (MMWR 2011;59:1673-1677) on post-earthquake injuries treated at a field hospital in 2010. What did they see?  Or of more concern, what will we see when … Continue reading →

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Rabies and the End of the World

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following article has been excerpted from my upcoming book, Armageddon Medicine. * * * Rabies . . . few words strike fear in the heart more quickly.  Picture your sweet little girl trotting over to pet the slobbering dog … Continue reading →

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Multi-use antibiotic for stockpiling: azithromycin

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

In response to our first Question of the Week, KF sent this detailed information in support of her choice of the broad-spectrum antibiotic azithromycin. * * * Azithromycin in Brief Active ingredient: Azithromycin Common brand names: Zithromax, Sumamed, Azasite Drug … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded Question . . .

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Let’s tackle the BIG Q in the realm of dentistry without dentists:  the dreaded extraction. The patient puts up with the pain until it overcomes the dread of getting a tooth pulled, and the operator dreads the thought of the … Continue reading →

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