We’ve all had a small cut or laceration before. They aren't fun, but they are easy to clean, put a band-aid on and take care of at home. But when is a cut serious enough that it requires a trip to the emergency room? Hi, I'm Dr. Joseph Burkett, ER Physician here locally at Elite Care 24 Hour Emergency Room in Plano, Texas. One of the top reasons we see patients here in the emergency room is for cuts. But the truth is, not all cuts and lacerations require a visit to the ER. When it … [Read more...] about Lacerations and the Emergency Room
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Disaster Cleanup and Tetanus Risk
Many health concerns have been raised following the devastating floods that hurricane Harvey brought to Texas. Civilians and first responders have been wading through debris ridden flood waters which increase the possibility of disaster-related injuries. Due to the contaminated flood water, the risk of exposure to higher levels of bacteria that is normal is increased. Because of these conditions, questions have been raised about the increased risk of contracting tetanus … [Read more...] about Disaster Cleanup and Tetanus Risk
