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Aug 25, 2020 - In Safety Tips During Sepsis Awareness Month, A Reminder that Early Identification and Treatment is Key

Sepsis is your body’s overwhelming response to a serious infection of your blood and/or tissues. Any bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites can cause infections that can lead to sepsis. Sepsis can be life threatening, if left untreated, and can rapidly ...

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Jun 10, 2020 - In Safety Tips Hydration with the KidsFit Program

It’s no secret that adequate hydration is important for people of all ages. Hydration becomes especially important for young athletes who experience significant water loss through sweat from physical activity. Young athletes may be unaware, overexcited, or ...

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Feb 17, 2020 - In Safety Tips Fireproof Your Furry Friends

Pets may be adorable, but they are also fire hazards. A doctor at The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center shares insight on how to keep both you and them safe. Michael Marano, MD, medical director of The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical ...

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Jan 22, 2020 - In Safety Tips How to Save a Life

Is it a heart attack or cardiac arrest--what should a bystander do? "Heart attack” and “cardiac arrest” may sound like similar conditions, but they’re not the same—and one is potentially much more life-threatening. “With a heart attack, an artery is ...

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Dec 18, 2019 - In Safety Tips The Dangers of Vaping

The popularity of vaping has boomed in the last few years, to the point where last year the U.S. surgeon general declared vaping amongst young adults and teens an “epidemic”. Dr. Subroto Paul , the RWJBarnabas Health system lead for Thoracic Surgery and a ...

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Dec 17, 2019 - In Safety Tips Holiday Season Burn Safety

The holidays are times when people enjoy spending with family and friends. During this time, many choose to host big dinner parties and to decorate their homes with trees, lights and candles. Unfortunately, the holiday season can also be a time for ...

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Dec 13, 2019 - In Safety Tips A Safety State of Mind

Excellent teamwork earns national recognition and top awards for Clara Maass Medical Center's safety measures. Being first in safety isn’t easily achieved. For everyone at Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC), it is a concerted, 24/7 effort. The commitment by ...

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Dec 12, 2019 - In Safety Tips TLC in the ED

The newly expanded and upgraded emergency department has been designed with the patient's experience in mind. A visit to the Emergency Department (ED) is probably not the best day of a person’s life. At Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC), however, emergency ...

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