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Emergency Food Storage – 5 Options For Your Survival Food Storage

November 30, 2010
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Thinking about storing some emergency food? It’s a smart idea. Everyone should be prepared with at least some stored food and water in case of emergencies.

Having some stored food can protect you and your family in case of natural disasters, man made disasters, civil unrest, riots, blackouts, unemployment, foot shortages and food inflation. Unfortunately, these things are becoming far too real in our world today so many people are starting to store food.

But where do you start?

This article will lay out some of your options when it comes to emergency survival food:

#1 Freeze Dried Foods

This is one of your best options for long term food storage. Freeze dried food is food that has the water gently removed from it.

The process ensures that most of the vitamins and nutrients are retained in the food so you’ll know that even in an emergency situation, you’re getting good nutrition.

Freeze dried foods are easy to prepare – in most cases you just add water and stir – then wait for about 10 minutes and you have your meal. It’s very easy – even a small child could do it.

Freeze dried foods also have one of the longest shelf lives of any type of emergency foods (25+ years in many cases). So you won’t have to worry about rotating your food out and replacing it every few years (which can also be expensive).

You can get delicious meals with freeze dried foods too like lasagna, hearty beef stew, chili macaroni, beef stroganoff and even desserts like blueberry cheesecake and raspberry crumble.

#2 Dehydrated Foods

These are another good option for emergency food storage. Dehydrated foods are foods that are dehydrated at high temperatures and have most of the water removed. They are also easy to make like freeze dried foods but do come with a few drawbacks.

The shelf life with most dehydrated foods is not as long as with freeze dried foods. And they don’t have as good of a taste or texture as freeze dried foods when they are reconstituted. Plus they don’t keep as much of their nutrition once dehydrated.

On the plus side, they tend to be less expensive than freeze dried foods. Some stores put together long term food storage packages with a mix of dehydrated and freeze dried foods which tend to be less expensive than packages with all freeze dried foods.

#3 Canned Foods

This is a simple method of emergency food storage. You just buy canned foods and store them in your cellar. These can get you by in a pinch. However don’t expect to survive on them long term (or even for a month).

First of all, they don’t have much in the way of nutrition – which you’re going to need in an emergency situation to get you through. Second of all you need to keep rotating them out every couple of years which can get expensive in the long term.

Last of all, they’re heavy. Which means if you have to leave your home quickly, you won’t be able to take much food with you (i.e. many emergency backpack survival kits have 2 weeks of freeze dried foods easily packed away in them – now try doing that with cans.)

#4 MREs

MRE’s stand for Meals Ready To Eat. They came about from the military in the 1970s. Basically these are prepackaged high-calorie meals.

Because of the military nature of the MRE, the average meal provides about 1200 – 2000 calories. It’s meant to be eaten for only 21 days, and has an expected shelf life of 3 – 5 years.

There are some advantages to these meals over freeze dried or dehydrated foods.

First you don’t need to add water. There’s no preparation involved really. They can be eaten hot or cold, straight from the pouch. And they can be easy to transport (although much heavier than freeze dried meals so you can’t carry as much).

Also, they provide some very high calorie options – which if you’re involved in emergency relief or another high-intensity job – is exactly what your body is going to need in order to keep going.

MREs are a great option for backpacking, in the car, RV or motorboat. Basically think of MREs as a cousin of frozen dinners but for long term food storage and without the need to store them in the freezer.

#5 Bulk Pails of Essentials

If you’re planning on a really long emergency and are good at making your own food, you’ll want to store things like buckets of wheat, flour, sugar, beans, salt, baking powder etc.

Many self-reliance specialists recommend having the basic essentials on hand. However be aware that you should have some basic knowledge on how to prepare your food from scratch like this.

If you’re an urbanite or someone who is used to prepared food like frozen dinners or grab-and-go restaurant meals, you might want to stick with freeze dried meals or MREs.

Final Note:

Those are some of your options for emergency food storage. Remember to consider your lifestyle, tastes and of course budget when building your emergency food supply. Whatever you choose, take your time and research the options you feel comfortable with.

MRE Meals – How MREs Can Benefit You in an Emergency

November 19, 2010
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Many people choose to add MRE meals to their store of emergency food. MREs are also popular with campers or outdoor adventurers who want a self-contained, higher calorie meal that’s easy to carry.

Are MRE meals right for you? Here are a few things you should know:

History:

MRE stands for meals ready to eat. MRE meals originated in 1963 as military rations or meals for soldiers. Soldiers needed complete meals with lots of calories that were self contained and light enough to carry in the field (along with everything else).

MRE’s have been in continual development over the years and the current ones now available usually contain about 1200 – 2000 calories per meal. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years.

Civilians can buy MRE’s directly from contractors who supply them to the U.S. government. These are similar to the government MRE’s, with a few minor differences.

Many people like to have a few MRE’s in their survival food storage because of their high calorie content and long shelf life. They’re also very popular with hikers or outdoors sports enthusiasts.

MRE Contents:

An MRE meal usually contains an entree, side dish, dessert or cnack, crackers or bread, spread like peanut butter or jelly, powdered drink mix, utensils, flameless ration heater, beverage mixing bag and accessories like napkin, matches and seasonings.

Some meals are sold without a side dish (making them cheaper) and some come with everything including a gourmet entree, gourmet side dish and extra snacks.

Advantages:

These meals are used especially for emergency natural disaster situations. MRE’s were provided to the public during Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ike. And after the earthquake in Haiti, you couldn’t find a single MRE on store shelves.

MRE meals usually sell out after natural disasters – so it’s too late to get them after the crisis happens.

MRE’s are built to have a high calorie and high fat content (as that is what a soldier in high combat environment needs). Much more so than you’d find in a typical freeze dried meal.

And they would be appropriate for some emergency situations (like for rescue workers who need a lot of calories, hiking long distances and high stress situations where you naturally burn more calories.)

MRE emergency meals do contain some water so they can be heavier to carry than freeze dried meals. But they’re still much lighter than canned food or other types of meals. And they’re self contained meaning you don’t need to buy (or add) anything else in order to be able to consume them.

You can buy MRE meals in single meals, as separate components (entree, side dish, desserts, drinks), in 3 day supplies, a month’s supply or even a year’s supply.

Overall Meals Ready To Eat give you several advantages and are great to have on hand for emergencies, camping trips or even to store in your emergency food storage. Just make sure you buy from a legitimate civilian MRE seller as it’s illegal for a civilian to own military grade MREs.

Emergency Contraception – When Something Goes Wrong

October 29, 2010
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Emergency Contraception - When Something Goes Wrong

Accidents do occur and it is never worth taking a risk with the chance of pregnancy. You never know how an uncontrolled moment of lovemaking can leave you with a responsibility when you are not prepared for it. That is the reason you need emergency contraception pills or (EC) pills – just to remain a step ahead of your worries. EC pills are also there just in case your regular contraceptive measure fails. ellaOne and Levonelle are romping the UK market right now, thanks to their impressively high rate of success in preventing unwanted pregnancy.

Be confident with ellaOne
ellaOne is a remarkable addition to your contraceptive choices. ellaOne pill contains ulipristal acetate as the active ingredient. It is a selective progesterone receptor modulator (SPRM) for emergency contraception. You can take this pill any time within 120 hours from unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. The 5-day leniency offered by ellaOne gives it a clear edge over its rivals. The pill works just as effectively on the fifth day as on the first, allowing you to feel confident about not conceiving.

ellaOne works for about 98% women. Only 2 women out of 100 became pregnant even after taking the pill in clinical trials. The statistics clearly stood apart from traditional morning-after pills that are available over the counter. But you need a prescription to buy ellaOne. Getting a prescription is not too difficult either. All you need to do is fill up an online consultation form, which a registered doctor will check and decide whether or not you need the medicine.

Levonelle – Not too far away
Unlike ellaOne, Levonelle has a success rate of 85% when it comes to preventing pregnancy. Also, you should take the levonorgestrel pill within 72 hours from unprotected sex. A comparative study between ellaOne and Levonelle would reveal that the former is more efficient than the latter in preventing unsought pregnancy. Each medicine works differently too. ellaOne changes the action of progesterone, which, in turn, prevents the ovaries from releasing egg. Levonelle’s mode of action is different. It prevents ovulation and creates changes in cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Is there any chance of unintended pregnancies or contracting sexually transmitted diseases with emergency contraceptive pills?
Any emergency contraceptive pill ‘reduces’ the risk of pregnancy, but does not ‘eliminate’ it. Studies have shown that the chance of pregnancy with birth control pills is about 75-89% in general. But make sure you take the pill right away after unprotected sex, for the more you delay, the more the chance of getting pregnant. Also, you may get pregnant if you take an EC pill and then have sex but do not take another pill after. It is not very well understood how long the pills work.

If your next period comes too late, there is a high chance that you might be pregnant. So get a pregnancy test done immediately. EC pills can prevent pregnancy, but not sexually transmitted diseases.

Should I take EC pills if I am obese?
Birth control options for obese women are limited compared to normal-weight women. Studies have found that obese women are better off using regular birth control pills than emergency contraceptive pills.

Emergency Childbirth: Why You Need To Know What To Do

October 29, 2010
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When it comes to childbirth, a large number of women are able to make it to the emergency room or their prearranged birthing centers; however, not all are. While there is a good chance that you will make it to your intended destination, before your baby arrives, what would you do if you couldn’t make it? Unfortunately, a large number of expectant parents have no idea. That is why it is important that you take the time to familiarize yourself with emergency childbirths, just in case.

Perhaps, the best way to familiarize yourself with emergency births is by speaking to your pregnancy care physician, whether that professional be your primary care physician, an OBGYN, or a certified nurse midwife. There is a good chance that your pregnancy care provider will briefly touch on the subject of an unexpected birth, but it is important that you know as much as you can about the situation, including what you can and cannot do. For that reason, you may want to make a list of questions that you should ask him or her.

One of the most important questions that you need to ask your pregnancy care provider is where you should or shouldn’t have your baby. Depending on the situation, you may not have a choice, but you might just have one. For instance, if you are going into labor at your home, you may want to know where the best delivery location would be. From a medical standpoint, you will want an area of your home that is safe and clean, but also one that will be comfortable. Your OBGYN, primary care physician, or certified nurse midwife should be able to give you the most accurate answer.

During emergency childbirths, it is recommended that the births occur on clean surfaces, at least a surface that is clean as it could possibly be. Although you might not have enough time to make it to the hospital, there may be enough time to sanitize the area in which you plan on giving birth. The only problem with sanitizing your birthing area is that not all cleaning products are safe for you and your child. That is why it is advised that you seek professional assistance. If cleaning supplies need to be used, it is important that you know which ones are safe and which ones are not.

Cleaning supplies are not the only items or supplies that you need to be concerned about. As beautiful as childbirth is, it can also be messy. That is why it is often recommended that you wear protective clothing, such as gloves, and have a number of towels or blankets on hand. You should ask your pregnancy care provider what items, as well as how many, you should have on hand. In fact, your healthcare provider should be able to provide you with an emergency birthing checklist or you could easily make your own, as soon as you arrive home.

Although it is best to get your information directly from your own pregnancy care provider, you can also familiarize yourself with emergency childbirths by using the internet or by buying a pregnancy book from one of your local retail stores. These books and online resources may not provide you with as detailed or as personalized information, but they can do. However, if at any point you find that you have unanswered questions or need further assistance, you are advised to seek assistance from a professional healthcare provider.

Whether you learn about emergency childbirths through your physician, the internet, or a printed resource guide, you are advised to follow all of the information and directions given to you. It may also be a good idea to take additional precautions. For instance, it will likely be recommended that you have the above mentioned supplies on hand; however, you may want to take it a step further. It may be a good idea to keep the materials needed for an emergency childbirth in number of different locations, such as your car or your workplace.

Despite the fact that your labor and delivery may go exactly as planned, there are no guarantees. By asking the above mentioned questions, you should be prepared for anything that happens, whether it be expected or not. The information you will learn may come in handy; however, it is important that you share it with those that you will be around. Since you will be occupied, you will need to rely on assistance from those around you, whether they are medical professionals or not.

Emergency Childbirth: Why You Need To Know What To Do

October 29, 2010
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When it comes to childbirth, a large number of women are able to make it to the emergency room or their prearranged birthing centers; however, not all are. While there is a good chance that you will make it to your intended destination, before your baby arrives, what would you do if you couldn’t make it? Unfortunately, a large number of expectant parents have no idea. That is why it is important that you take the time to familiarize yourself with emergency childbirths, just in case.

Perhaps, the best way to familiarize yourself with emergency births is by speaking to your pregnancy care physician, whether that professional be your primary care physician, an OBGYN, or a certified nurse midwife. There is a good chance that your pregnancy care provider will briefly touch on the subject of an unexpected birth, but it is important that you know as much as you can about the situation, including what you can and cannot do. For that reason, you may want to make a list of questions that you should ask him or her.

One of the most important questions that you need to ask your pregnancy care provider is where you should or shouldn’t have your baby. Depending on the situation, you may not have a choice, but you might just have one. For instance, if you are going into labor at your home, you may want to know where the best delivery location would be. From a medical standpoint, you will want an area of your home that is safe and clean, but also one that will be comfortable. Your OBGYN, primary care physician, or certified nurse midwife should be able to give you the most accurate answer.

During emergency childbirths, it is recommended that the births occur on clean surfaces, at least a surface that is clean as it could possibly be. Although you might not have enough time to make it to the hospital, there may be enough time to sanitize the area in which you plan on giving birth. The only problem with sanitizing your birthing area is that not all cleaning products are safe for you and your child. That is why it is advised that you seek professional assistance. If cleaning supplies need to be used, it is important that you know which ones are safe and which ones are not.

Cleaning supplies are not the only items or supplies that you need to be concerned about. As beautiful as childbirth is, it can also be messy. That is why it is often recommended that you wear protective clothing, such as gloves, and have a number of towels or blankets on hand. You should ask your pregnancy care provider what items, as well as how many, you should have on hand. In fact, your healthcare provider should be able to provide you with an emergency birthing checklist or you could easily make your own, as soon as you arrive home.

Although it is best to get your information directly from your own pregnancy care provider, you can also familiarize yourself with emergency childbirths by using the internet or by buying a pregnancy book from one of your local retail stores. These books and online resources may not provide you with as detailed or as personalized information, but they can do. However, if at any point you find that you have unanswered questions or need further assistance, you are advised to seek assistance from a professional healthcare provider.

Whether you learn about emergency childbirths through your physician, the internet, or a printed resource guide, you are advised to follow all of the information and directions given to you. It may also be a good idea to take additional precautions. For instance, it will likely be recommended that you have the above mentioned supplies on hand; however, you may want to take it a step further. It may be a good idea to keep the materials needed for an emergency childbirth in number of different locations, such as your car or your workplace.

Despite the fact that your labor and delivery may go exactly as planned, there are no guarantees. By asking the above mentioned questions, you should be prepared for anything that happens, whether it be expected or not. The information you will learn may come in handy; however, it is important that you share it with those that you will be around. Since you will be occupied, you will need to rely on assistance from those around you, whether they are medical professionals or not.

Emergency Childbirth: Why You Need To Know What To Do

September 7, 2010
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When it comes to childbirth, a large number of women are able to make it to the emergency room or their prearranged birthing centers; however, not all are. While there is a good chance that you will make it to your intended destination, before your baby arrives, what would you do if you couldn’t make it? Unfortunately, a large number of expectant parents have no idea. That is why it is important that you take the time to familiarize yourself with emergency childbirths, just in case.

Perhaps, the best way to familiarize yourself with emergency births is by speaking to your pregnancy care physician, whether that professional be your primary care physician, an OBGYN, or a certified nurse midwife. There is a good chance that your pregnancy care provider will briefly touch on the subject of an unexpected birth, but it is important that you know as much as you can about the situation, including what you can and cannot do. For that reason, you may want to make a list of questions that you should ask him or her.

One of the most important questions that you need to ask your pregnancy care provider is where you should or shouldn’t have your baby. Depending on the situation, you may not have a choice, but you might just have one. For instance, if you are going into labor at your home, you may want to know where the best delivery location would be. From a medical standpoint, you will want an area of your home that is safe and clean, but also one that will be comfortable. Your OBGYN, primary care physician, or certified nurse midwife should be able to give you the most accurate answer.

During emergency childbirths, it is recommended that the births occur on clean surfaces, at least a surface that is clean as it could possibly be. Although you might not have enough time to make it to the hospital, there may be enough time to sanitize the area in which you plan on giving birth. The only problem with sanitizing your birthing area is that not all cleaning products are safe for you and your child. That is why it is advised that you seek professional assistance. If cleaning supplies need to be used, it is important that you know which ones are safe and which ones are not.

Cleaning supplies are not the only items or supplies that you need to be concerned about. As beautiful as childbirth is, it can also be messy. That is why it is often recommended that you wear protective clothing, such as gloves, and have a number of towels or blankets on hand. You should ask your pregnancy care provider what items, as well as how many, you should have on hand. In fact, your healthcare provider should be able to provide you with an emergency birthing checklist or you could easily make your own, as soon as you arrive home.

Although it is best to get your information directly from your own pregnancy care provider, you can also familiarize yourself with emergency childbirths by using the internet or by buying a pregnancy book from one of your local retail stores. These books and online resources may not provide you with as detailed or as personalized information, but they can do. However, if at any point you find that you have unanswered questions or need further assistance, you are advised to seek assistance from a professional healthcare provider.

Whether you learn about emergency childbirths through your physician, the internet, or a printed resource guide, you are advised to follow all of the information and directions given to you. It may also be a good idea to take additional precautions. For instance, it will likely be recommended that you have the above mentioned supplies on hand; however, you may want to take it a step further. It may be a good idea to keep the materials needed for an emergency childbirth in number of different locations, such as your car or your workplace.

Despite the fact that your labor and delivery may go exactly as planned, there are no guarantees. By asking the above mentioned questions, you should be prepared for anything that happens, whether it be expected or not. The information you will learn may come in handy; however, it is important that you share it with those that you will be around. Since you will be occupied, you will need to rely on assistance from those around you, whether they are medical professionals or not.

Emergency Childbirth: Why You Need To Know What To Do

July 16, 2010
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When it comes to childbirth, a large number of women are able to make it to the emergency room or their prearranged birthing centers; however, not all are. While there is a good chance that you will make it to your intended destination, before your baby arrives, what would you do if you couldn’t make it? Unfortunately, a large number of expectant parents have no idea. That is why it is important that you take the time to familiarize yourself with emergency childbirths, just in case.

Perhaps, the best way to familiarize yourself with emergency births is by speaking to your pregnancy care physician, whether that professional be your primary care physician, an OBGYN, or a certified nurse midwife. There is a good chance that your pregnancy care provider will briefly touch on the subject of an unexpected birth, but it is important that you know as much as you can about the situation, including what you can and cannot do. For that reason, you may want to make a list of questions that you should ask him or her.

One of the most important questions that you need to ask your pregnancy care provider is where you should or shouldn’t have your baby. Depending on the situation, you may not have a choice, but you might just have one. For instance, if you are going into labor at your home, you may want to know where the best delivery location would be. From a medical standpoint, you will want an area of your home that is safe and clean, but also one that will be comfortable. Your OBGYN, primary care physician, or certified nurse midwife should be able to give you the most accurate answer.

During emergency childbirths, it is recommended that the births occur on clean surfaces, at least a surface that is clean as it could possibly be. Although you might not have enough time to make it to the hospital, there may be enough time to sanitize the area in which you plan on giving birth. The only problem with sanitizing your birthing area is that not all cleaning products are safe for you and your child. That is why it is advised that you seek professional assistance. If cleaning supplies need to be used, it is important that you know which ones are safe and which ones are not.

Cleaning supplies are not the only items or supplies that you need to be concerned about. As beautiful as childbirth is, it can also be messy. That is why it is often recommended that you wear protective clothing, such as gloves, and have a number of towels or blankets on hand. You should ask your pregnancy care provider what items, as well as how many, you should have on hand. In fact, your healthcare provider should be able to provide you with an emergency birthing checklist or you could easily make your own, as soon as you arrive home.

Although it is best to get your information directly from your own pregnancy care provider, you can also familiarize yourself with emergency childbirths by using the internet or by buying a pregnancy book from one of your local retail stores. These books and online resources may not provide you with as detailed or as personalized information, but they can do. However, if at any point you find that you have unanswered questions or need further assistance, you are advised to seek assistance from a professional healthcare provider.

Whether you learn about emergency childbirths through your physician, the internet, or a printed resource guide, you are advised to follow all of the information and directions given to you. It may also be a good idea to take additional precautions. For instance, it will likely be recommended that you have the above mentioned supplies on hand; however, you may want to take it a step further. It may be a good idea to keep the materials needed for an emergency childbirth in number of different locations, such as your car or your workplace.

Despite the fact that your labor and delivery may go exactly as planned, there are no guarantees. By asking the above mentioned questions, you should be prepared for anything that happens, whether it be expected or not. The information you will learn may come in handy; however, it is important that you share it with those that you will be around. Since you will be occupied, you will need to rely on assistance from those around you, whether they are medical professionals or not.

Texas Emergency Care Physicians Affected By Healthcare Reform

May 19, 2010
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Urgent Care Review

The older the American demographic grows, the need for Emergency and Urgent care also grows. The present physician deficiency in the U.S. is expected to get worse over time. Other issues are amplifying this shortage as well, including the shrinking economy and the recent signed into law health care reform. As is the case elsewhere in the country, Emergency Medicine in Texas is going through many of the same hardships as other specialties. For many of the 2500+ Texas emergency doctors the future is uncertain. Of those twenty five hundred plus physicians, 2316 are M.D.’s and 323 are D.O.’s. While there may be some differences in training, both M.D.’s and D.O.’s are equally accredited and eligible to become an Emergency Medicine physician. An Emergency Medicine physician typically has at least 10-12 years of education including a bachelors degree (undergraduate) in a health related or science related field, a medical doctorate (graduate, M.D. or D.O.), and an accredited Emergency Medicine residency (post-graduate).

Primary Care Shortage leads to Emergency Physician shortage

According to a media release by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, Urgent care physicians will have ample of work to be had from Medicare, but they may not choose it. Medicare offers lower fees than private insurance so Primary Care physicians are less likely to take on new Medicaid patients. As a result, up to a third of all Medicare patients may not be able to find a Primary Care physician at all and may be turning to Emergency medicine care as a last alternative.

Some geographic areas are hit harder than others by these these figures, such as Arizona. In some areas of the sandy state, Primary Care physician-to-citizen ratio is less than 6 doctors per 10k people, according to a study by St. Lukes. The result of many more individuals not having access to general care will be an amplified use of Emergency Room and Urgent Care E.R.’s. Naturally, Emergency and Urgent Care physicians are going to have their caseloads full if this trend goes without a solution for much longer.

Weakened Economy results in Crowded Clinics

As the failing economy runs its path; many patients are without available and affordable health benefits. Insurance policies are being terminated at an astonishing rate, and citizens receiving COBRA policies are also running out of options. With the axe coming down on inexpensive healthcare, many individuals have determined they must do without appropriate preventative doctor visits. As you might ascertain, when the level of the issue can no longer be ignored with rest and over the counter remedies, and starts to intensely interfere with daily routines, the ER may be the last place to turn to. Through the stock market crash, the housing bust, and record breaking unemployment records, emergency rooms and Urgent Care clinics are filling up faster than ever.

Baby Boomers in the ER

Another factor in the uprising of Urgent Care incidents in the United States is in response to another socioeconomic group that cannot be ignored. The baby boomers will account for an enormous increase of the 65 and older demographic. This group statistically requires considerably more assets, personnel, specialists, and physician care. They need hospital and Emergency services more and more often than any other age group.

Can Health Care Reform Solve ER problems?

Whether the health reform will crush us or not is neither here nor there. Although it has voted on and been signed into law, the key changes are not set to go into full effect until 2014. The repercussions of this reform may not be fully understood for a while after that. Emergency & Urgent Care facilities overcrowding is a serious problem, given the raising number of elderly patients, uninsured patients, and underinsured patients. If the health insurance reform doesn’t resolve the problems it promises, then the tribulations cannot be anticipated to get better. Emergency room overcrowding is no unforseen problem. What the health reform should address is the loss of ER facilities. Between 1993 and 2003, the continental United States lost over 400 Emergency Medicine facilities. What can uninsured patients do? Besides hoping that an ambulance can get them or their loved ones to the nearest ER institution in time, they can’t do much other than just that, hope.. In that same time frame, ER visits dramatically increased by over 25%. Physicians in these situations will without a doubt have their caseload cut out for them.

Even with the health reform conclusively passed into effect its outcome on our health insurance programs is not known. By 2014 their will be an expansion in the induction into healthcare programs. This exansion when, combined with the long term aging of the population, should push demand for services and therefore cost higher. However, no one yet knows what will happen to remuneration rates from Medicare and this new program. The doubt is will there be rate a cut of reimbursement rates for different specialties by Medicare and this new program that may conversely become a factor decreasing the earnings of all specialties including Emergency Medicine & Urgent Care, and related specialties / subspecialties.

By: Cory Ellerd

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Emergency Childbirth: Why You Need To Know What To Do

May 11, 2010
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When it comes to childbirth, a large number of women are able to make it to the emergency room or their prearranged birthing centers; however, not all are. While there is a good chance that you will make it to your intended destination, before your baby arrives, what would you do if you couldn’t make it? Unfortunately, a large number of expectant parents have no idea. That is why it is important that you take the time to familiarize yourself with emergency childbirths, just in case.

Perhaps, the best way to familiarize yourself with emergency births is by speaking to your pregnancy care physician, whether that professional be your primary care physician, an OBGYN, or a certified nurse midwife. There is a good chance that your pregnancy care provider will briefly touch on the subject of an unexpected birth, but it is important that you know as much as you can about the situation, including what you can and cannot do. For that reason, you may want to make a list of questions that you should ask him or her.

One of the most important questions that you need to ask your pregnancy care provider is where you should or shouldn’t have your baby. Depending on the situation, you may not have a choice, but you might just have one. For instance, if you are going into labor at your home, you may want to know where the best delivery location would be. From a medical standpoint, you will want an area of your home that is safe and clean, but also one that will be comfortable. Your OBGYN, primary care physician, or certified nurse midwife should be able to give you the most accurate answer.

During emergency childbirths, it is recommended that the births occur on clean surfaces, at least a surface that is clean as it could possibly be. Although you might not have enough time to make it to the hospital, there may be enough time to sanitize the area in which you plan on giving birth. The only problem with sanitizing your birthing area is that not all cleaning products are safe for you and your child. That is why it is advised that you seek professional assistance. If cleaning supplies need to be used, it is important that you know which ones are safe and which ones are not.

Cleaning supplies are not the only items or supplies that you need to be concerned about. As beautiful as childbirth is, it can also be messy. That is why it is often recommended that you wear protective clothing, such as gloves, and have a number of towels or blankets on hand. You should ask your pregnancy care provider what items, as well as how many, you should have on hand. In fact, your healthcare provider should be able to provide you with an emergency birthing checklist or you could easily make your own, as soon as you arrive home.

Although it is best to get your information directly from your own pregnancy care provider, you can also familiarize yourself with emergency childbirths by using the internet or by buying a pregnancy book from one of your local retail stores. These books and online resources may not provide you with as detailed or as personalized information, but they can do. However, if at any point you find that you have unanswered questions or need further assistance, you are advised to seek assistance from a professional healthcare provider.

Whether you learn about emergency childbirths through your physician, the internet, or a printed resource guide, you are advised to follow all of the information and directions given to you. It may also be a good idea to take additional precautions. For instance, it will likely be recommended that you have the above mentioned supplies on hand; however, you may want to take it a step further. It may be a good idea to keep the materials needed for an emergency childbirth in number of different locations, such as your car or your workplace.

Despite the fact that your labor and delivery may go exactly as planned, there are no guarantees. By asking the above mentioned questions, you should be prepared for anything that happens, whether it be expected or not. The information you will learn may come in handy; however, it is important that you share it with those that you will be around. Since you will be occupied, you will need to rely on assistance from those around you, whether they are medical professionals or not.

Havanese Health Problems : Prevention and Emergency Care

May 6, 2010
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You either have welcomed or will shortly welcome your new Havanese puppy into your home. She will adore you completely. You will be a hero simply for coming home from work. More importantly, your new Havanese puppy will trust you completely. Her wellbeing is entirely in your hands. In addition to providing her with food, water and attention, you know you want to do whatever it takes to keep her happy and healthy. Some health promotion measures are things you would want to do for any puppy. Other health promotion measures come with the extra fur on the Havanese.

You will want very much to learn about common puppy health problems in general and common Havanese health problems in particular. You should also know about arranging regular veterinary care for your Havanese puppy as well as how to arrange emergency care for your Havanese. Havanese care is a new adventure in your life. The Havanese is a long haired breed, so you should brush and comb their fur twice a week. This will prevent matting and tangles. Most Havanese owners have their dogs professionally groomed several times a year. Be sure to keep your Havanese’s eyes and ears clean. This will help prevent infections. Common Havanese health problems include cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), dislocated kneecaps (luxating patellas), ear infections, poodle-eye, and dry skin. None of these problems is life threatening. Knee problems in the Havanese lead to bow-leggedness. Cataracts and retinal atrophy can lead to early blindness. Poodle-eye is a harmless brown staining in the corners of the eyes. Havanese breeders are making the effort to maintain databases on the health defects of their dogs and to remove dogs with eye and knee problems from their breeding lines.

Be sure that you have a regular veterinarian for your Havanese’s health care. As part of regular veterinary care, your Havanese puppy should receive vaccinations against common animal diseases and examinations for parasites such as worms and ear mites.

Prevention is worth many ounces of cure when it comes to Havanese health problems. You can prevent ear parasites by cleaning your Havanese’s ears once a week. (Ear mites are a particular problem for all floppy eared dog breeds—the Havanese included). You can prevent eye infections by cleaning your Havanese’s eyes once a week. Be sure that your Havanese does not ingest common foods that you enjoy but that are poisonous to all dogs. These foods include chocolate, caffeine, grapes and raisins, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chives, nutmeg, and walnuts.

Some pet owners forget to take their pet for regular veterinary checkups. Don’t do this to your new Havanese. Additionally, be sure to keep your veterinarians contact information handy in case you need emergency care for your Havanese. You can also take your Havanese to the nearest emergency pet clinic. Additionally, many pet supply super stores have an on site veterinarian

Fiona Kelly is a lifelong animal lover with a special interest in promoting animal health and wellbeing. Keeping your new dog healthy and happy is the most important element in Havanese care. Read this article for more information about the general and species specific health problems a Havanese might encounter. You will also get information about obtaining emergency care for your Havanese.

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