Pelvic organ prolapse is usually associated with physical trauma from having a child. The condition occurs as the pelvic organs, such as the bladder or the uterus, drop from their usual placement.
The repositioning of the organs causes discomfort as well as problems with waste elimination. If you suffer from pelvic prolapse, you may notice that your insides feel as though they are being pulled downward. Additionally, the weight of the displaced organs may incite a sense of heaviness within the pelvic girdle.…
Profit margins within the healthcare industry can be slim, so finding ways to reduce overhead costs can be a beneficial way to boost profits. The supplies used within an operating room (OR) can be difficult to track.
Here are three tips you can use to help you more effectively manage your OR inventory to reduce superfluous spending in the future.
1. Start with an accurate physical count.
Before you can implement an effective inventory-management program, you must know exactly how many OR items you have on hand.…
Many people associate injuries with a “pop” or a sudden jolt of pain. Although these acute injuries happen occasionally, you are more likely to suffer from slower growing chronic use injuries like tendon or bursa inflammation (tendinitis or bursitis). Many elbow and shoulder injuries start with a niggling soreness and discomfort that devolves into something altogether debilitating.
Here are a few tips to help nurse your sore shoulder and elbow to prevent a chronic injury from developing into something more serious: …
