Acute kidney injury

Vision Statement Eastern Washington University’s Department of Athletic Medicine focuses on the prevention, recognition, evaluation, assessment, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for sport-related injuries and illnesses for all attending and visiting student-athletes. The Department of Athletic Medicine utilizes evidence-based practices to provide the best quality heath care services, so our student-athletes can achieve optimal performance. Mission Statement…

What are the priorities in treating orthopedic injuries? What are the available options for stabilizing his leg? A patient that presents with multiple fractures must be fully assessed prior to initiating treatment. This patient needs immediate attention for the fractured ribs and pelvis. Flail chest, which results from multiple ribs being fractured can be a life threatening injury. A fractured pelvis can cause life threatening bleeding due to injury to structures protected by the pelvis. If the…

2016). Although some may say that it is very important to play a sport while growing up, at some point you have to ask yourself if it’s worth it for the risk of such a dangerous injury. Of course sports can be a great way to have your kids make friends, and get them in shape. But the risk of concussions and injuries may outway the pros of letting your kids play. Without a doubt, concussions are always a risk when you play a sport. If the equipment can be updated regularly, it could be a way to…

Telling the Story This case study will focus on Hector a 35 year old Hispanic male. Hector was seriously injured in an auto accident. Due to his injuries he might be suffering from other problems because one of his legs is permanent damage. The case study will discuss the stages of the problem management. The purpose of this case study is to develop a proper treatment plan for Hector so his depression and anger issues can lower down, and to be involved with his family and not feel shame of…

All staff working with sharps has a duty of care to ensure that sharps are used safely and disposed of safely, in a way that will not place co-workers or patients at risk of receiving a sharp injury (Work Health and Safety Act, 2011, p 26). So what are sharps? Sharps are a medical term used to describe equipment with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut skin. Examples of sharps include needles that are hollow and are used to inject medication in through the skin, syringes used to…

When it comes to sports, injuries are just a part of it. According to The National Center for Biotechnology Information the 5th most common injury in sports is an injury to the shoulder. Many of these occur in contact sports, like football and wrestling or even falling from your lofted bed. As an athlete who had to deal with this I understand the stress and pain it can cause. In this speech I will inform you about the basic parts of the shoulder and complications that can occur to it and how…

and the other is nearby his nose on the left side of his face. He received these scratches after he had spent the day with his mother. Specifically with this email, I want to address my concerns regarding my children's safety. Although these injuries may seem minor, I am concern that it could have resulted in more seriousness if the scratch would have made contact with his eye that could have led to infections or even lead to sight issues. As from what Skyler told me, he was scratched by…

There were no injuries that occurred during the event. The most common injuries to occur during a hockey game are groin strains. They can be caused quick movements and change of direction. This can happen in when a player does a hard stop to try to chase a puck. Also muscle imbalances in the area of the groin can put the player at a higher risk to be injured in the groin area. Also knee ligament areas specifically the MCL, this injury can be caused by overstretching the area. The injury can…

large portion of time training which includes physical, emotional and mental. The feeling of not having enough time causes many athletes to push themselves beyond their physical limits. When physical limits are pushed the likelihood of sustaining injuries are increased leaving athletes temporarily or permanently out of the game. “If athletes are injured while on contract with the school and can no longer maintain their level of play from previous performances then they are kicked off the team”…

with only a splint or cast. Hand fractures that have many pieces of broken bone (comminuted), unstable bone pieces (displaced), or bone that breaks through the skin (compound) usually require surgery. CAUSES This injury may be caused by: A fall or direct blow to your hand. An injury that compresses your knuckle, stretches your finger out of place, or crushes your hand. RISK FACTORS You may be at higher risk for a hand fracture if you: Play contact sports. Have certain…