Archive for the tag: Emergency

Apr 06

PNG declares state of emergency

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Papua New Guinea’s government has declared a state of emergency in three provinces ahead of next month’s general election, giving police and defence force troops greater powers.
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A post-mortem conducted on late Jennelyn Kennedy revealed that she died from head injuries and bruises to her internal organs due to direct blunt force trauma to her head and body.

This was revealed at the conclusion of a four-hour post-mortem conducted by Port Moresby General Hospital Chief Pathologist Doctor Seth Fose yesterday.
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Nov 27

Quiz Challenge – What is the Most Common Emergency Room Sports Injury?

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Quiz Challenge - What is the Most Common Emergency Room Sports Injury?

What is the most common diagnosis given to people with sports injuries who present to the emergency room?

A. Strains or Sprains
B. Fractures
C. Concussions
D. Open Wounds
E. Escaped Zoo Animals

The answer is A!

Strains and Sprains account for almost half a million emergency room visits per year, followed by fractures.

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