Whether it’s a hurricane or a routine power outage, navigating a dark house is never fun. That’s why many people choose to install backup generators in their homes. A backup generator can power your home until regular electricity resumes. This also proves useful for powering sump pumps during heavy rains which can result in major […]
The number one cause of death related to fires is smoke inhalation. An estimated 50-80% of fire deaths are the result of smoke inhalation injuries rather than burns. Smoke inhalation occurs when you breathe in the products of combustion during a fire. Combustion results from the rapid breakdown of a substance by heat (more commonly […]
Follow Up Once the patient leaves the hospital, follow-up care is typically arranged. The patient should return immediately to the emergency department if they feel that their condition is worsening after discharge from the hospital. Medications may be prescribed, such as various inhalers and pain medications. The patient may notice shortness of breath with minimal exertion. […]
MesotheliomaMesothelioma is a rare cancer of the lining of the lungs and sometimes the peritoneum. Exposure to asbestos is the primary cause for mesothelioma. Diagnosis generally occurs at least 30 years following the first exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma leads to a build up of fluid in the pleural cavity or peritoneum. In the pleural cavity […]
Controlling microbial activity at a restoration site may require the use of chemical agents. The EPA has defined three levels of biocidal activity: Sanitizer: a cleaning or disinfecting treatment designed to reduce the number of pathogenic microorganisms to a safe level. This is the lowest level of biocidal activity. Disinfectant: A solution designed to destroy […]
You recently had a water loss in your home and you hired a restoration company to preform the structural drying process. But do you fully understand the chemicals they may be using in your home? In this blog, we’ll try to give you a quick overview of Antimicrobials and Biocides, so you can more informed […]