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Category Archives: High risk behavior
The Dangerous Cinnamon Challenge
This is a guest post by Leslie Block RN: Some of the things that people do for attention just astound me. The newest craze called the “Cinnamon challenge” has hit the air waves and social media sites like You Tube. … Continue reading
Posted in Children, High risk behavior
Tagged ABC, can cinnamon kill you, CBS, Cinnamon challenge, Ed4ED, GMA, Injury prevention, safe kids, safety, stupid games kids play, teen games, viral videos, YouTube
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Herbs and Medications: Not Always Perfect Together
Over the counter herbal medications, like saw palmetto, St. John’s Wort and willow bark may have beneficial effects. The number of Americans who consume herbal remedies increased from 10 million in 1990 to more than 50 million in 2002. Some … Continue reading
Posted in High risk behavior, Medication errors
Tagged coumadin, drug interactions, herbal remedies, herbal supplements
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Substance abuse in healthcare providers
A previous post written by a nurse/patient disclosed a suspicion that the nurses in the emergency department took the medications that were charted as given to the patient. Substance abuse among healthcare workers is an often unrecognized problem. The healthcare … Continue reading
Posted in High risk behavior, Patient safety
Tagged doctor impairment, drug diversion, nurse impairment, stealing drugs
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Sleep impairment and surgeons – dangerous combination
“You promised. You promised me. I cannot wait any more,” the full term pregnant woman wailed. Her obstetrician replied, “I know you have been waiting, without food, for hours. We have worked hard to get this baby for you, and … Continue reading
Posted in High risk behavior, Surgery, Surgical errors
Tagged sleep deprivation, sleep impairment, sleepy surgeons
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Dying for a big butt
No, I am not talking about people dying because they are obese and have big butts. I am talking about women who go to laypeople to get injections into their buttocks to make them look larger. A dangerous trend has … Continue reading
