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Heat Injuries 23 Jun 2009 By: Hammond-Henry Hospital Thousands of people become victims of heat related illnesses every year. The elderly, children and chronically ill and are especially at risk. Our bodies must maintain a constant temperature in order to live. during times of increased heat our bodies produce sweat in order to prevent hyperthermia (elevation in body temperature). The evaporation of sweat from the body helps to lower the core body temperature an cool our bodies. The more we are exposed to heat, the more sweat is produced. This will lead to an excess fluid and electrolyte loss if these elements are not replaced. If he body becomes so overwhelmed with the assault form the heat, our protective mechanisms will break down and hyperthermia will develop. Prolonged severe hyperthermia causes irreversible brain damage that can lead to death. Full Story | Comments (0) |
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Bicycle Safety 09 Jun 2009 By: Hammond-Henry Hospital Its that time again. As the outside temperature starts to climb and the trees start to bloom, we all enter our garages and dust off the family bicycles. Gingerly we prepare each bike by filling the tires with air and greasing the steel chain. It is this time of year that we all long for. It is our opportunity to escape from our homes and ride in the great outdoors. In our quest for summer freedom we sometimes overlook the dangers that can be associated with this pleasurable activity. Full Story | Comments (0) |
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Get Hands on. Learn CPR. 01 Apr 2009 By: Hammond-Henry Hospital Would you know what to do in a cardiac emergency? During the month of April, Hammond-Henry Hospital is teaching community members to know how to respond by offering a reduced cost cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class. The class is being offered through a partnership with the American Heart Association. The class takes place on 4/5/2009 at Geneseo Community Center, 541 E. North Street Geneseo IL, from 1-3 PM. Residents interested in participating can call 309-944-5695 to register. Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer and many deaths—about 250,000 per year—occur suddenly and without warning due to sudden cardiac arrest. A victim of sudden cardiac arrest is likely to die within minutes if CPR and defibrillation do not occur. CPR can add critical minutes to a sudden cardiac arrest victim’s life by pumping blood and oxygen to vital organs such as the heart, brain and lungs. The majority of all sudden cardiac arrests occur at home (75-80 percent) and only about 5 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims survive. The signs of sudden cardiac arrest include an abrupt loss of consciousness, collapse and the loss of normal breathing. Full Story | Comments (0) |
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Stroke Awareness by Kurt Kruger 12 Feb 2008 By: Hammond-Henry Hospital A stroke can happen to anyone at any time. A stroke, also called a "brain attack", occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain breaks, interrupting blood flow to an area of the brain. When either of these things happens, brain cells begin to die and brain damage occurs. Full Story | Comments (0) |