Dehydration hard to diagnose in the elderly
During the summer months, older New York City residents may be at risk for becoming dehydrated. The effects of dehydration can range from minor dizziness to heat stroke. Elderly people have a propensity to become dehydrated due to the medications they take, forgetfulness about eating or drinking and weaker thirst sensations. At the same time, it can be challenging for doctors to diagnose elderly people with dehydration.
Misdiagnosis of a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Medical Malpractice
According to statistics from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, an estimated 6 million people, or 1 in 50, in the United States have a brain aneurysm. Annually, approximately 30,000 people, or about 8 to 10 per 100,000, in the country suffer a brain aneurysm rupture.
Textalyzer Technology: Can it Help Curb Distracted Driving Accidents?
Distracted driving is dangerous, with thousands of crashes occurring each year because of people using phones or other electronic devices. Unfortunately, the data on distracted driving crashes may be undercounting the true number of people injured or killed by motorists using their phone. This is because not all drivers admit to texting or talking on […]
CEO Faces Jail Time for Safety Violations That Led to Worker Deaths
It is rare for corporate executives to face criminal charges because of workplace safety violations. Unfortunately, the unlikelihood of a CEO being charged means that the threat of a criminal case does not prove an effective deterrent to discourage executives from cutting corners when it comes to workplace safety. As one recent case shows, even […]
Understanding the risks of plastic surgery
Many surgeries performed in New York medical facilities are considered to be elective in nature. Plastic surgery can be performed to correct serious deformities, but in many cases, elective procedures are more a matter of making adjustments to specific physical features because of personal preferences. Regardless of the reason, there are some serious risks to think about before proceeding.
Worker Fatalities Increase
Each year, the government tallies up the total number of fatal occupational injuries that occur on work sites throughout the United States. The report on the total number of work injuries in 2014 was just recently released. According to Safety News Alert, the total number of employees who were killed while performing their work tasks […]
Urine tests may misdiagnose dehydration in elderly individuals
For many New York residents, dehydration can cause a number of symptoms that can range from dizziness to an increased risk for heat stroke. For elderly patients, however, dehydration can become more likely due to reduced thirst sensations, lack of hunger and medications. While there are signs and tests, such as urine tests, to determine if a person is dehydrated, they may not be as accurate in older individuals.
Protection against medical errors
There are many reasons why a New York patient may suffer complications from a medical error. Some are caused by health care staff that make poor clinical decisions while other occur due to system errors. These may include poor communication, checks and balance issues or even poor protocol design. Patients can help prevent medical errors by being engaged with the health care team.
Asking questions can help prevent medical errors
Medical errors are a serious problem for patients in New York and across the nation. In fact, medical errors are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., ranking third after heart disease and cancer. Some of the most common errors may be prevented if patients stay engaged with their medical treatment and ask questions.
The Risks Associated With Backover Accidents in NYC
Backover accidents are more common than many people realize. Whether you are in New York City or elsewhere in the state, the results of such accidents can be devastating to everyone involved. In general, a backover accident is one in which the operator of a motor vehicle backs his or her vehicle into a biker […]