Signs and prevention of hypothermia in cold weather
Ransom Memorial Hospital expert warns hypothermia risks across age groups and outlines signs such as confusion, slurred speech, and shivering. Guidance covers immediate warming steps, when to seek emergency care, frostbite signs, rewarming methods, and practical prevention like proper dress, home heating, and emergency supplies for travel.
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Paul Rayson
Ransom Memorial Hospital
National Institute On Aging
RMH Hosts Fifth Annual Children’s Healthfair Next Month
On March 11 2000 Ransom Memorial Hospital will host its Fifth Annual Children’s Healthfair from 830 am to 1230 pm at the hospital entrance The event will feature 30 plus organizations and hospital departments offering health and safety explorations The Spe cial Deliveries Unit will host a birthday party for babies born in 1999 in the hospital cafeteria Contact the Business Development office at 229 8458 for details or participation.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Children’s Healthfair
RMH
Nurse practitioners match doctors in care study
A study of 1316 patients with asthma diabetes or high blood pressure shows those treated by nurse practitioners achieve equal medical benefit and satisfaction at six months compared with those cared for by doctors. Lead author Mundinger notes questions remain about broader applicability and longer-term outcomes.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Michigan
Ohio
Mary O. Mundinger
Columbia University School of Nursing
New York
United States
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