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IBWA | Bottled Water | Hydration Calculator

IBWA | Bottled Water | Hydration Calculator

Everyone agrees we need to stay hydrated. This little gadgette will help you figure just how much water you need. The International Bottled Water Association has this on their website.

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About Influenza

About Influenza
Influenza is a serious respiratory illness that is easily spread and can lead to severe complications, even
death.3,4
Each year in the U.S., 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the flu and an average of 226,000 people are
hospitalized from flu-related complications.5
Depending on virus severity during the influenza season, deaths can range from 3,000 to a high of about
49,000 people.5
¾ Combined with pneumonia, influenza is the nation’s eighth leading cause of death.6
References
1. Fluzone Intradermal vaccine [Prescribing Information]. Swiftwater, PA: Sanofi Pasteur Inc.; 2011.
2. Nestle FO, Nickoloff BJ. Deepening our understanding of immune sentinels in the skin. The Journal of
Clinical Investigation.2007;117:2382-2385.
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with
vaccines: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2009. MMWR.
2009;58(RR-8):1-52.
4. CDC. Prevention and control of influenza: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2008. MMWR. 2008;57(RR-7):1-64.
5. CDC. Estimates of deaths associated with seasonal influenza – United States, 1976-2007. MMWR.
2010;59(33):1057-1062.
6. CDC. Deaths: Final data for 2006. National vital statistic reports. 2009.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr57/nvsr57_14.pdf. Accessed March 30, 2010.

Buckle Fracture

This post was prompted by recent experience with a Buckle Fracture of the Radius of my grandchild.

The x-rays below are from Subtle Fractures in Kids: How Not to Miss Them: Types of Fractures
Treatment may be either a removable splint or a cast for 3-4 weeks.

Angled buckle fractures in the proximal and distal radius. (A) Note the angled buckle fracture in the proximal radius (arrows). (B) Normal side for comparison; the cortex is smooth. (C) A similar angled buckle fracture (arrows) in the distal radius. (D) Normal side for comparison; the cortex is smooth.



Buckle fractures. (A) Subtle buckle fracture (arrow) in the distal radius. (B) The fracture (arrow) is more clearly visualized on the lateral view. (C) Typical angled buckle fracture (arrow) in the proximal radius.



51st Annual FOHC

My first Florida Occupational Health Conference in Naples was a wonderful experience. I had the privilege of being sent by my employer to the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida. The accommodations were wonderful.  The food was delicious. The topics were great. Dental Trauma happens more time than you think and there are numerous safeguards to prevent you from overpaying. Laura McAlvain did an excellent presentation. Kellie Collins presented Head to Toe Assessment, I think she missed her calling, an awesome speaker and educator. Enough can not be said for the directors and speakers for presenting 20 continuing education hours in a 2 1/2 day period. If you are involved in Occupational Health in Florida, The Florida State Association of Occupational Health Nurses is a valuable resource.