Monthly Archives: June 2009

Michael Jackson: A Demerol Death? by Pat Iyer

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Reports state Jackson stopped breathing shortly after receiving an injection of Demerol. Attempts to resuscitate him were not successful. Was it the combination of medications or the Demerol which caused him to stop breathing? Toxicology reports are pending. Recent reports … Continue reading →

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Retained Objects after Surgery by Pat Iyer

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Pat Iyer

The patient leaves the operating room with a sponge, a clamp, or a towel inside. What is the impact on the patient? We’ve heard the stories of the patient’s clamp that sets off the metal detector in the airport, but … Continue reading →

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On Being Trapped by Pat Iyer

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Pat Iyer

We have four elevated gardens on our property. They are designed to keep the deer and rabbits out, but yesterday, one of them kept a bird in. This photo, taken in late July last year, shows that they are open … Continue reading →

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Why do we tell stories? by Pat Iyer

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Trial attorneys tell stories when they are trying to connect with the fact finder- the person or people who will be making decisions of whether to find in favor of their client(s). Why are stories important? Stories • make points • evoke … Continue reading →

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Nursing school grad saves dean’s life at commencement by Pat Iyer

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Every once in awhile, I come across a story that highlights the joys of being a nurse. Read about a lucky man. Charity Townsend Caldwell wasn’t even going to go to her own graduation that day, but a friend talked … Continue reading →

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Paintballs can cause ‘devastating’ eye injuries by Pat Iyer

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Pat Iyer

American Journal of Ophthalmology is warning that the sport can cause severe and “visually devastating” eye injuries, especially when used in unsupervised settings. Players gather in teams to shoot the opposition with paint pellets that fly up to speeds of … Continue reading →

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Study links Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to higher risk of heart disease in women

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Women with a high level of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms had a greater risk of developing heart disease than women with no PTSD symptoms, a study by Harvard and Johns Hopkins researchers concludes. In previous research, Laura D. Kubzansky of … Continue reading →

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Stealing from the Company by Pat Iyer

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Pat Iyer

Employers: do you know your employees’ passwords? In a case of first impression in New Jersey, an appellate court recently upheld the warrantless search of office computers used by an employee to store information relating to his theft of over … Continue reading →

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Being Detailed Oriented by Pat Iyer

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Pat Iyer

When it comes to organizing medical records, being detailed oriented is essential. Records come into our office all states of organization and disorganization. We organize records before reviewing them or forwarding them to experts. Attention to details means that you … Continue reading →

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What Nurses Think: Patient Safety by Pat Iyer

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Pat Iyer

What change in healthcare would lead to the greatest improvement in patient safety? A survey of nurses found these answers: Mandated staffing ratios: 48.2% Better communication between nurses and doctors: 29.3% Electronic medical records: 14.2% Automated medication administration: 8.3% Source … Continue reading →

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