This is Part II of The Principles of Long-Term Patient Care. In the previous issue we reviewed the principles of long-term patient care concerning aspects of monitoring and re-SOAPing the patient, the environmental emergencies, and medical emergencies. This edition of the WMNL will concentrate on long-term patient care and the trauma patient. ISSN-1059-6518
September/October 2009 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 22 Number 5 Scabies By Frank Hubbell, DO Illustrations by T.B.R. Walsh Sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis Scabies is Latin for “to scratch”. It was first described over 2500 years ago as a lice of the skin. Scabies is a very small mite that spends its entire life-cycle in and on human […]
September/October 2009 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 22 Number 5 Urinary Tract Disorders: By Frank Hubbell, DO Urinary tract disorders are a common expedition problem. The problems that are most frequently encountered are urinary tract infections, kidney infections, and kidney stones. These urinary tract problems are precipitated by and exacerbated by the conditions associated with expeditions. In particular, […]
September/October 2009 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 22 Number 5 Anti-Itch Creams and Their Uses By Frank Hubbell, DO There seems to be an infinite variety of over-the-counter (OTC) ointments, lotions, lubricants, and creams for the skin. Most of these are for cosmetic purposes or to make dry skin moist or wet skin dry. However, there are […]
