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		<title>PREVENTING EMERGENCIES</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:35:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>OUR FIRST iPHONE APP</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OUR FIRST iPHONE APP

Think Twice: More Lessons from the ER came out today as an app for the iPhone.  Thanks to a partnership with Harvey Castro, MD and Deep Pocket Series, LLC this app will be available at the introductory price of $2.99, which is more than half off the regular price of $6.99 and [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/app/think-twice/id365544590?mt=8"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Think Twice: More Lessons from the ER</strong></em></span></a> came out today as an app for the iPhone.  Thanks to a partnership with Harvey Castro, MD and <a href="http://www.deeppocketseries.com/">Deep Pocket Series, LLC</a> this app will be available at the introductory price of $2.99, which is more than half off the regular price of $6.99 and the print price of $7.50.  In the world of iPhone apps, visibility and the degree of ongoing success is highly dependent on getting into the “Top 100″ for your category (ours is Medicine) early on, so please consider purchasing a copy this week and please forward this email to anyone you know who has an iPhone.  To purchase, click the title above or <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/app/think-twice/id365544590?mt=8"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a></p>
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<p><span>“Easily as entertaining as <em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The </span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WORST-CASE SCENARIO Survival Handbook</span></strong></em>, but a hundred times more relevant – and it’s not rocket science.”–David Kirshman, Rocket Scientist</span></p>
<p><span>“A great mix of preventive medicine, humor and wit.  Full of the type of common sense which is unfortunately not common policy.”–Mark Hanson, Policy Researcher</span></p>
<p><span>“How many other $5 gifts can prevent injuries and save lives?!  A great gift for any household.  Full of sound advice that is easy to follow and well written”–Ayn Carrillo, Writer</span></p>
<p><span>“The <strong>‘Darwin Awards</strong>‘ of the Emergency Department.” — Donna Bellard-Brendt, ER Nurse</span></p>
<p><span>“An ‘Information Vaccination’ that protects the reader from preventable emergencies. Probably more useful and definitely more enjoyable than a Tetanus shot.”– Alex Thayer, MD</span></p>
<p><span>“The author’s knowledge and sense of humor show throughout the book. It should be read by anyone who’d like to improve the health of their family and themselves.” — Susan, ER volunteer</span></p>
<p align="center"><strong>****</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Safety Lessons from the ER<br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>These inexpensive books are full of lessons that could save you hours of your time, thousands of dollars in medical bills, and what is more important, your health.</span></strong></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span>Everyone should read this book – twice.</span></h4>
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<h3><a href="http://www.erpocketbooks.com/safety-books/think-twice"><strong>Think Twice (paperback)</strong></a></h3>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">$7.50</span><br />
More lessons, more bad ideas, more learning from the mistakes of others, more ways to stay alive and to stay out of the ER. Serious yet humorous, this is a book people will actually read.  <span>Begins where “<a href="http://www.erpocketbooks.com/safety_emergency_medicine_books/safety-books/dont-try-this-at-home">Don’t Try This at Home</a>” leaves off:  the information inside could save your life.</span></td>
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		<title>FOOD STORAGE SAFETY</title>
		<link>http://www.gotsafety.org/2010/03/food-storage-safety/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
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How long can you keep lunch meat in the fridge safely?  How about hard boiled egss?  What foods can you freeze without ruining.   Is that tuna salad that&#8217;s 10 days old still safe to eat?  For the answer to these and more questions go to the USDA&#8217;s website which has a page on food safety.  [...]]]></description>
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<p>How long can you keep lunch meat in the fridge safely?  How about hard boiled egss?  What foods can you freeze without ruining.   Is that tuna salad that&#8217;s 10 days old still safe to eat?  For the answer to these and more questions go to the USDA&#8217;s website which has a page on food safety.  Click the link belo</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/basics_for_handling_food_safely/">http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/basics_for_handling_food_safely/</a></p>
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		<title>WELCOME TO GOTSAFETY.ORG</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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GotSafety.ORG is devoted to keeping people safe and out of the Emergency Department (ED).  The tips contained in the Monthly Newsletters and Safety Books have been collected from the medical literature, from general health literature and from the stories of thousands of patients I have cared for in the ED.
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<p><a href="http://www.gotsafety.org/"><strong>GotSafety.ORG</strong></a> is devoted to keeping people safe and out of the <a href="http://www.gotsafety.org/about/"><strong>Emergency Department (ED)</strong></a>.  The tips contained in the <a href="http://www.gotsafety.org/subscribe/"><strong>Monthly Newsletters</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.gotsafety.org/safety-books/"><strong>Safety Books</strong></a> have been collected from the medical literature, from general health literature and from the stories of thousands of patients I have cared for in the ED.</p>
<p>You can support <a href="http://www.gotsafety.org/"><strong>GotSafety.ORG</strong></a> by spreading the word through a free subscription to our <a href="http://www.gotsafety.org/subscribe/"><strong>Monthly Newsletter</strong></a> or by purchasing <a href="http://www.gotsafety.org/safety-books/"><strong>Safety Books</strong></a> for yourself or friends (They make <a href="http://www.gotsafety.org/safety-gifts/"><strong>great gifts</strong></a>).  In addition, please consider making a $20 <a href="http://www.gotsafety.org/donations/"><strong>donation</strong></a>.  Each donation pays for ten copies of the pocket version of <a href="http://www.gotsafety.org/safety-books/think-twice/"><em><strong>Think Twice: More Lessons from the ER</strong></em></a> as gifts for ten ED patients.</p>
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		<title>FLU SEASON SAFETY</title>
		<link>http://www.gotsafety.org/2009/12/january-safety-cough-etiquette/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
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If we all are better about keeping our germs to ourself not only could that protect us from bird flu, SARS and E. coli but also from the many more common conditions that we unfortunately share. &#8220;How should I sneeze or cough?&#8221; is actually an important question to ask yourself. The best places to aim [...]]]></description>
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<p>If we all are better about keeping our germs to ourself not only could that protect us from bird flu, SARS and E. coli but also from the many more common conditions that we unfortunately share. &#8220;How should I sneeze or cough?&#8221; is actually an important question to ask yourself. The best places to aim are probably down your shirt or into your elbow. The worst places are in your hands or into space. To watch a funny yet educational video on this topic <a href="http://coughsafe.com/media.html"><strong>click here</strong></a></p>
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		<title>CHRISTMAS SAFETY</title>
		<link>http://www.gotsafety.org/2009/12/christmas-safety/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Don&#8217;t buy a Christmas tree (or Hanukkah bush) that doesn&#8217;t look fresh. Dry needles increase the risk of fire. Each year there are more than 400 home fires related to these trees. Look for green needles that don&#8217;t seem dried out. A fresh cut on the trunk before immediately putting the tree in water will [...]]]></description>
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<p>Don&#8217;t buy a Christmas tree (or Hanukkah bush) that doesn&#8217;t look fresh. Dry needles increase the risk of fire. Each year there are more than 400 home fires related to these trees. Look for green needles that don&#8217;t seem dried out. A fresh cut on the trunk before immediately putting the tree in water will help it stay green longer. Check the water level in the tree-stand daily as the tree may &#8220;drink&#8221; a lot, especially at first. Also keep the tree away from heat sources and don&#8217;t use more than three sets of lights on one extension cord. Lights out at bedtime.  Alternatively buy a &#8220;fake&#8221; tree.  You have to store it, but no needle mess, no landfill space and you&#8217;ll end up saving money.</p>
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		<title>Christmas &#038; Hannukah Business Gifts</title>
		<link>http://www.gotsafety.org/2009/11/christmas-hannukah-gifts-from-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
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The holidays are coming sooner than you think. If your business gives gifts to customers or if you just need to stock up on some stocking stuffers, please consider THINK TWICE: MORE LESSONS FROM THE ER. It&#8217;s the perfect gift and it helps keep your customers safe, so they can stay your customers.
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<p>The holidays are coming sooner than you think. If your business gives gifts to customers or if you just need to stock up on some stocking stuffers, please consider <a href="http://www.gotsafety.org/safety-books/think-twice"><em><strong>THINK TWICE: MORE LESSONS FROM THE ER</strong></em></a>. It&#8217;s the perfect gift and it helps keep your customers safe, so they can stay your customers.</p>
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		<title>AIRPLANE SAFETY</title>
		<link>http://www.gotsafety.org/2009/08/august-safety/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Do Calf Squeezers in Lines:  One common cause of fainting, and the resultant injury, is prolonged standing.  When you stand for too long the blood begins to pool in your leg veins.  This may mean poorer circulation to the brain and thus fainting.  This pooling of blood does not occur while walking because the muscle [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Do Calf Squeezers in Lines</strong>:  One common cause of fainting, and the resultant injury, is prolonged standing.  When you stand for too long the blood begins to pool in your leg veins.  This may mean poorer circulation to the brain and thus fainting.  This pooling of blood does not occur while walking because the muscle activity in the legs actually helps to push the blood against gravity back to your heart.  If you are stuck standing in a long line, do some calf squeezers and toe raises to keep the blood flowing.  It’s good for you back too.</p>
<p><strong>Do Calf Squeezers on Planes: </strong>On a similar note, if you are on a long flight, do some form of leg excercise every half hour while awake.  This will help prevent blood clots, which may start to form when blood pools in the calves and legs.</p>
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		<title>EGG SAFETY</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Eggs can carry and transmit Salmonella infections.  To minimize the risk, follow the advise below

Check expiration dates
Buy refrigerated eggs and keep them refrigerated
Cook eggs properly and fully.  They should not be runny
Do not eat raw eggs or products with raw eggs
Eat hard boiled eggs within one week

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<p>Eggs can carry and transmit Salmonella infections.  To minimize the risk, follow the advise below</p>
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<li>Check expiration dates</li>
<li>Buy refrigerated eggs and keep them refrigerated</li>
<li>Cook eggs properly and fully.  They should not be runny</li>
<li>Do not eat raw eggs or products with raw eggs</li>
<li>Eat hard boiled eggs within one week</li>
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		<title>HALLOWEEN SAFETY</title>
		<link>http://www.gotsafety.org/2008/10/october-safety-halloween/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:51:19 +0000</pubDate>
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Daylight savings time and Halloween are coming. Here are some important safety tips for trick-or-treaters and their parents.
Be Carving Safe:Buy and use a carving kit rather than a kitchen knife.  Every year hundreds of people end up in the ER for finger lacerations from carving pumpkins.  Some severe tendons, and end up requiring more major [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Daylight savings time and Halloween are coming. Here are some important safety tips for trick-or-treaters and their parents.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Be Carving Safe:</strong>Buy and use a carving kit rather than a kitchen knife.  Every year hundreds of people end up in the ER for finger lacerations from carving pumpkins.  Some severe tendons, and end up requiring more major surgery.</p>
<p><strong>Be Crosswalk Safe: </strong>When holding a child’s hand crossing the street make sure you are holding their hand rather that the other way around. If they are holding your finger or part of your hand, they could let go. If you have your hand around theirs, then you are in control and they are safer. A little life could depend on it.</p>
<p><strong>Be Street Safe:</strong> Avoid dark costumes. Choose light colors or add reflective material to costumes. Carry flashlights. Avoid masks that obscure peripheral vision or teach your children to keep the masks tipped up and back until they ring the doorbell. Stay out of the street except for crosswalks and even then be very careful.</p>
<p><strong>Be House Safe:</strong> Check your property yearly, if not more often, for tripping hazards, poor lighting or low branches that could injure a running teen or child. What better month to do this than in October, when on the 31st many strangers may be walking up and back from your front door? Also make sure your pets are not going to put anyone at risk. We see as many injuries from dogs causing trips and falls as we do from bites.</p>
<p><strong>Be Fire Safe:</strong> Try to use battery powered lights rather than candles. Avoid costumes with low hanging material or that are not flame-resistant. Teach your children how to “Stop-Drop-and-Roll” (Dropping is the most important part of this)</p>
<p><strong>Be Food Safe: </strong>Prepare a large wholesome meal so your family doesn’t overindulge. Inspect candy before your children eat it. Allergies to unfound peanut products are the number one cause of ER visits from halloween candy.<br />
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