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Straight, No Chaser: Penetrating Trauma (Gunshot and Stab Wounds)
Penetrating trauma (PT) is of such magnitude in this country that it is nearly impossible to do it justice in short form. This is primarily a medical blog, and as such I’ll defer
Do’s and Don’ts of Treating Electrical Injuries
Introduction This post is about treating electrical injuries. In a previous Straight, No Chaser, we discussed the “what” of electrical injuries and lightning. In this post, we
Straight, No Chaser: TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome
TMJ. Those of you who have TMJ syndrome are likely already shaking your head in understanding. Those of you who don’t, be thankful. Take the advice of those who do and read this
Straight, No Chaser: Broken Fingers
Don’t the tips of your fingers drive you nuts? Our leading edges cause so much drama for us. We’ve previously discussed injuries to nails and nail beds, but many of you who wor
Straight, No Chaser: Broken Noses (Nasal Fractures)
It’s curious how many patients with broken noses come into the emergency room smiling. Usually they’re kids whose parents “just want to be sure.” In these cases not mu
Straight, No Chaser: Reacting to Broken or Dislocated Jaws
Should you ever suffer the misfortune of getting hit or falling onto your jaw, would you know what to do? Trauma to the jaw is more dangerous than you might imagine. The risk for b
Trampoline and Hoverboard Trauma
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post discusses trampoline and hoverboard trauma. People love trampolines and more recently, hoverboards. Yet, the only time I hear the word tr
Straight, No Chaser: Learning the Risks and Signs of Abusive Head Trauma
This part of the conversation is not about spanking. It’s not even about abuse. It’s about learning who is most likely to cause harm to your child, intended or not, and what pl
Straight, No Chaser: Abusive Head Trauma aka Shaken Baby Syndrome
The discussion regarding the line between parental discipline and child abuse has proven to be a passionate one. Without wading into opinions, let me elaborate and give a concrete
The Emotional Signs of Child Abuse
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post addresses the emotional signs of child abuse. In a previous Straight, No Chaser, we provided a pictorial demonstration of the physical
The Physical Signs of Child Abuse
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post addresses the physical signs of child abuse. Given how often this topic is in the news, we must continue to drill certain points home. Th
Recognizing Sexual Abuse in Children
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post is about recognizing sexual abuse in children. The Scope of Sexual Abuse in Children Child. Sexual. Abuse. Those words shouldn’t go
Lowering Your Sexual Assault Risk
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post is all about lowering your sexual assault risk. Rape occurs in many different situations. Although the stereotype involves a stranger p
Sexual Assault (Rape): What To Do If You’re a Victim
Introduction In this series on sexual assault (aka sexual violence, rape), I’m going to lean on best practices largely provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: Driving Under the Influence and New Year's Eve
Celebrating New Year’s Eve? As I am known to say: risks represent incidences of occurrences. Today of all days during the year, you must act to lower your risk of a fatal motor v
Straight, No Chaser: Tips on Safe Toys and Gifts
At Straight, No Chaser, we review the literature and give you the goods. While you’re out and about shopping for toys, print out this list to help you select safe toys, then pos
Straight, No Chaser: Battered Woman Syndrome and Why Victims Stay In Abusive Relationships
Domestic violence has been in the news quite a bit lately, and among the many questions asked, perhaps the most frequent is beguiling to many: “Why do the victims stay in the abu
Straight, No Chaser: Domestic Violence – How to Get Out of an Abusive Situation
Remember: You are not to blame, and you need not face domestic violence alone. With the recent attention in the news on domestic violence and debates about responses and responsibi
Straight, No Chaser In the News: Again with the Gun Violence?
Why are we being willfully ignorant? This public health conversation is not about the right to bear arms. It’s about failure to address a major cause of death. Injury from trauma
Straight No Chaser: Identifying Risks of Domestic Violence
Today we point to knowledge as the key to preventing potential life-threatening episodes in the household. This is the second in a three-part series on domestic violence. The prev
