When it comes to medicine, patients trust their physician to improve their health and enhance their appearance. Unfortunately, things can go wrong in some unfortunate cases, thus leading to possible medical malpractice. It is important to recognize that a complication in-and-of-itself is not medical malpractice. Even under the best of practices and circumstances, complications can …

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Date: June 7, 2023 Time: 5:30 pm for Networking – 6-7pm CE Presentation Title: Advances in Industrial Burn Injuries Speaker: Thomas J. Zaydon Jr. MD Overview: There have been truly incredible strides in the standard of burn care. The mortality from burn injuries has more than halved since the 1950s, making it hugely unique among …

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The face or maxillofacial region is made up of the upper jaw, lower jaw, forehead, cheeks, eye socket, and nose. It has several bony structures and specialized tissues contributing to its function and aesthetic importance.  Unfortunately, the face is also vulnerable to several kinds of traumatic conditions, specifically soft tissue injuries. Research shows that soft …

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Humana Insurance Co. recently reported in their latest clinical quality and cost efficiency report, noted that Dr. Zaydon’s clinical quality and cost efficiency is statistically significantly higher than peers.  This score is statistically credible at a very high confidence interval level. Humana Clinical Quality Report   Learn More About Dr. Zaydon Dr. Thomas Zaydon is …

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Topics covered: • Overview• Depth of Burn• Body Surface Area• Chemical Burns discussion• Electrical Burn discussion• Systemic Complications• Assessment and Management of Electrical and Chemical Burns• Closing Statements Download the PDF Download the PPT

I am a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. I have worked at level 2 trauma centers and emergency rooms at major hospitals. I am also a father of three children.  One of the hardest things to see is a young child going through a traumatic incident. It could be a house …

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According to the National Safety Council, occupational injuries and accidents happen every seven seconds, which accounts for at least 510 injured workers per hour. These work-related injuries can range from simple muscle strain to fractures and dislocations, resulting in at least 21 days of disability and loss of productivity.  Unfortunately, not all injuries can be …

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The Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI) is a nonprofit educational organization that serves as a comprehensive resource to all workers’ compensation stakeholders.

In my practice, I have helped patients who were involved in various accidents. I’ve treated pedestrians hit by a bus or involved in an accident when a car was struck by a bus. I have seen patients that have had tractor trailers strike them head on and the patient experienced severe limb injuries, nasal/facial fractures, …

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