Being in an accident is never easy. After all, they often come out of nowhere and they can have devastating results. But like the old adage, "if you prepare for the worst, you can expect the best." With that said, it is helpful to know what to do after a crash in...
Month: September 2015
What is hypoxia, and what causes it?
"[I]njury is swift but preventable."That reality relating to a birth injury called hypoxia underscores the critical need for obstetricians and all members of a delivery team to act with competence and dispatch to properly identify hypoxia symptoms and timely attend to...
Will a new ordinance reduce distracted driving?
When driving through the valley, you should be aware of your surroundings; especially if you are using a cell phone while behind the wheel. Regardless of whether you are using a hands-free system or have your phone to your head, talking while driving can be...
Diagnosing misdiagnosis: Why is it so prevalent?
If you're a patient in a medical facility in Arizona or elsewhere, you no doubt are concerned and paying attention to what's going on around you.Put another way: Most people want to know what those pills are that they are taking and why they were...
Could VW’s revelation lead to recalls?
Following General Motors' debacle last year with their ignition switch problem, it was fairly certain that recalls would increase in 2015. This was likely in part because of increased monitoring of potential defects. After all, no automaker wanted to be the next...
Why National Brake Safety Week is important
We know that semi-trucks and commercial are the most dangerous vehicles on the road; mostly because of their size. Since they largely outweigh common passenger vehicles, the damage that they can cause can be devastating. Because of this, it is critical that they be in...
Why going to the hospital after a crash is important
With Labor Day weekend in the rear view mirror, most people in the Phoenix metro area are going back to work and taking kids to school. However, there are some people who are recovering in hospitals or at home because of car accidents. For those who are seriously...
Judge, VA reach opposite conclusions in Arizona malpractice case
The officials from the US Department of Veterans Affairs said that a former patient's inability to use his arm in an uncompromised manner had nothing to do with negligence on the part of the doctor who performed surgery on him.However, a federal judge ruled after a...
Could medical devices be vulnerable to unauthorized users?
Earlier this summer, automaker Chrysler Fiat came under fire for not moving quickly enough to protect vehicles that have computer systems could be infiltrated by remote users. In fact, Wired magazine highlighted how a Jeep was taken over by hackers and even driven...
Could more Arizona hospitals use sanitation robots?
Hospitals in Arizona pride themselves on being clean. Indeed, it is a testament to their professionalism and commitment to patient safety, but it does not mean that all surfaces and instruments are always clean. Human error can affect how they are cleaned, even though...