Injury, Occupational Disease, Poisoning
- Ergonomics Web at Cornell University
Presents reports of ergonomics research studies, guidelines, tools and checklists, publications, courses, jobs, guidelines for parents, news, and meetings announcments. Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group.
- National Patient Safety Foundation
Provides access to literature, educational resources. Experts discuss the multidisciplinary nature of the patient safety movement dedicated to reduction of medical error through system improvement. National Patient Safety Foundation.
- IPCS INTOX Databank
A source of toxicological information for poison centres and others: "Poisons Information Monographs", "Treatment Guides", "Evaluations of Antidotes", "International Chemical Safety Cards" etc. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.
- Medline Free Full Text Journals Search - "Poisoning"
Free, full-text, English language, journal articles indexed in Medline with "Poisoning" as a subject focus.
- Local Poison Center
1-800-222-1222 is the telephone number for every poison center in the United States. Call this number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to a poison expert. Call right away if you have a poison emergency. Also call if you have a question about a poison or about poison prevention.
- Health & Safety Information on Household Products
Information on what's in household products, potential health effects, safety and handling information, and their potential health risk.
- Poisoning and Toxicology Chapter - Family Practice Notebook
A section from an ongoing compendium of the diagnosis and management of common medical problems seen in Family Practice. Family Practice Notebook, LLC.
- Medical Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook
A description of procedures for casualty management in a contaminated area, the medical management of casualties from chemical agents, a discussion of the principles of decontamination, and a table briefly describing chemical agents. The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases.
- American Association of Poison Control Centers
A nationwide organization of poison centers and interested individuals. The AAPCC website includes a directory of poison center, poisoning data, Poison Center Survey Results, meetings, patient management guidelines.
- Poisonous Plants and Animals: Danger and Use, Beauty and Fun
Information on poisonous plants and animals. A wide range of species are described. Special attention is given to the behavior of venomous snakes and insects. This web site is the proud recipient of the Overall International Prize at the School and University Internet.
- Poisonous Plants Images of North Carolina
Fact sheets and images with family, description, origin, mode, symptoms, severity, etc. From a published work of Dr. A. Russell et al, North Carolina State University.
- Emergency Treatment of Poisoning
Management of poisoning with specific substances. Univ. of Cape Town (ZA).
- Guidelines for the Treatment of Poisoning at Intox
Poisonings definition, toxic causes, clinical features, differential diagnosis, relevant investigations, and treatment.
- Minnesota Poison Centers Information for Health Care Professionals
Information on toxicity and treatment backed up by medical toxicologists from the Minnesota Poison Control System.
- Snakebite & Spiderbite Management Guidelines for NSW
A compendium of clinical guidelines produced by Australian authors from the Clinical Information Access Program of Australia.
- Smoking and Health Database
A database of abstracts of journal articles, books, reports, papers, documents, etc. related to the health risks of smoking. The Office on Smoking and Health of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
- California Poison Control System Answer Book
Educational modules about poisonings and prevention. UCSD.
- Science Daily News - Wounds and Injuries
News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
- Topix.net Burns News
News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
- "Burns" Powerpoint Lectures
Powerpoint lectures from medical schools, medical societies, etc. collected by the Google search service.
- "Injury" Articles Collection of the BMJ
Archived, free, full text articles on "Injury" from the British Medical Journal - the premier medical journal of Great Britain.
- "Wound" Powerpoint Lectures
Powerpoint lectures from medical schools, medical societies, etc. collected by the Google search service.
- Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters
Peer reviewed full text articles cover the common themes, analogies and contrasts in the fields of prevention, treatment and functional recovery of burns and in fire disasters in the Mediterranean countries. Official publication of the Mediterranean Club for Burns and Fire Disasters. A WHO Collaborating Centre.
- Burnsurgery.org
Comprehensive, up-to-date educational articles for burn care professionals. Modules include initial management of the burn patient, the burn wound, wound healing, nutrition, pulmonary problems, and technological advances.
- eMedicine Wilderness Emergencies
An on-line medical reference which includes short articles directed to medical professionals and consumers regarding the management of environmental injuries such as bites, stings, head injuries, CPR, chocking, seaweed dermatitis, etc. eMedicine.com.
- Wounds
REG Articles cover surgical techniques, clinical studies and trials of wound care dressings and support surfaces, laboratory studies on biology and pathology of acute and chronic wounds. Published by Health Management Publications, Inc. and presented online by Medscape, Inc. Free registration.
- Wounds
The most widely read, peer-reviewed journal focusing on wound care and research.
- Injuries Encyclopedia at DiscoveryHealth.com
Information about the symptoms, diagnoses and treatments for a broad range of injuries. Published by HealthAnswers, Inc. and presented online by Discovery Communications Inc.
- American Burn Association
An organization that supports burn care professionals. This website offers meeting updates, publications, and membership information.
- Everyday Wounds: A Guide for the Primary Care Physician
Wound treatment instructions, suturing principles, discussion of care of specific injuries, and guidelines for plastic surgery evaluation Presented by the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation .
- Global Wound Care
A web-based, free, three-part course on wound care. Sponsored by Smith and Nephew.
- Leg Ulcers at Best Practice of Medicine
A synopsis of clinical care that covers diagnostic and treatment steps, physical examination, testing, medical therapy, hospitalization, differential diagnosis, diagnostic criteria, complications, appropriate consultation. prognosis, prevention, and screening. Best Practice of Medicine is a clinical metasite that offers searchable, browsable, specialty-categorized clinical care articles and practice updates.
- A Prescriber's Guide To Dressings & Wound Management Materials
Image-enhanced review produced in 1996 by the Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory of the Bridgend General Hospital.
- Interdisciplinary Research and Treatment of Wounds
Concepts and procedures in the treatment of wound and surgical reconstruction from Luiz Claudio Candido, MD, MS, PhD, Reconstructive Surgery, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
- Iowa's Family Practice Handbook: Injury Wound Management
A review of wound management: physical exam, repair, and follow-up care.
- Wound Healing
Provides examples of wound management techniques. S.N.Carson, MD.
- Wound Care Algorithms
Includes surgical wounds, skin tears, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, and debridement. Cyber Group Development Inc.
- Wound Management Products at Johnson & Johnson Product Gateway
Videos and text about products used in diagnosis and interventions. Includes clinical backround on product applications, a procedure guide, reimbursement Information, related websites, selected clinical citations, general medical education, and timely healthcare news.
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