Anyone who has ever driven a car that did not have power steering, knows how much easier it is to drive a car with that feature. It’s a complex mechanism that overcomes the resistance between the road and the weight of the car, as well as between the mechanical parts of the steering system. Without […]
Archives for April 2017
Nursing Study: Hospital-Based Training Can Help Teens Want to Avoid Distracted Driving
A recent study published in the Journal of Trauma Nursing might help parents learn how to help their teens avoid dangerous distracted driving. If you are or have ever been the parent of a teenager, you know that they need to learn things on their own. As parents, we can help guide them in the […]
Faulty GM Ignition Switch Can Kill in More Ways than One
Faulty ignition switches on GM cars have caused hundreds of accidents over the years. One of these cases is especially gut-wrenching. This is the story of Denis Herndon, a former drug addict who, after his recovery, started a chain of drug treatment centers to help other people like him. On the fateful night of July […]
What Happens in a Head-On Collision?
A head-on collision can be one of the most devastating types of car crashes. However, after actually studying what happens during this type of crash, it’s actually the same effect that would occur if either vehicle hit a non-moving object. It’s tempting to assume that two cars hitting one another at 40 miles per hour […]
ER Docs Treating Brain Injuries Must Attend to Body Position and Temperature
When you hear the words “vital signs,” what comes to mind? Many of us have been in the hospital or know someone who has. Nurses make their rounds frequently, checking measurements such as body temperature and blood pressure. One of the reasons this is done is because vital signs are key in helping medical staff […]
