GEMCAT EricMay 16, 20192 minWhat’s Your Damage? – HypothermiaA leisurely stroll along a frosty boardwalk turns into a sudden winter squall, whiteout conditions, you get lost and turned around. Emergencies happen quickl...
GEMCAT EricMay 16, 20192 minWhat’s Your Damage? – HyperthermiaA hot day at the zoo, stuck in traffic and the air-conditioning stops working, playing sports in the hot sun; there are lots of ways to overheat yourself, an...
GEMCAT EricMay 8, 20192 minWhat’s Your Damage? – FracturesAlmost everyone has experienced a fracture at one point in their lives, some people don’t even know it happened, but they are by far the minority. So, what h...
GEMCAT EricMay 8, 20192 minWhat’s Your Damage? – PuncturesIf you’ve been lucky in your life, you’ve avoided our next bit of damage. If you were unlucky, then I’m sorry about your run in with dog-bites, rusty nails o...
GEMCAT EricMay 8, 20192 minWhat’s Your Damage? – AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis is a very serious complication resulting from someone’s exposure to an allergen. The most important thing to remember is remain calm and call 911...
GEMCAT EricMay 8, 20192 minWhat’s Your Damage? – ContusionsContusions, quite the scary term. Painful sounding and fear-inducing I’m sure; but what if I told you you’ve been contused hundreds of times in your life? An...
GEMCAT EricMay 8, 20192 minWhat’s Your Damage? – AbrasionsElbows, knees, shins, ankles, hands; all prime abrasion territory. At its most basic, this damage is caused by friction against a rough surface. That’s right...
