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Kicking and Dreaming
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Two sisters. Two voices. One Heart.
The mystery of "Magic Man". The wicked riff of "Barracuda". The sadness and beauty of "Alone". The raw energy of "Crazy On You". These songs, and so many more, are part of the fabric of American music. Heart, fronted by Ann and Nancy Wilson, has given fans everywhere classic, raw, and pure badass rock and roll for more than three decades. As the only sisters in rock who write their own music and play their own instruments, Ann and Nancy have always stood apart - certainly from their male counterparts but also from their female peers. By refusing to let themselves and their music be defined by their gender, and by never allowing their sexuality to overshadow their talent, the Wilson sisters have made their mark, and in the process paved the way for many of today's female artists.
In Kicking and Dreaming, Ann and Nancy, with the help of critically acclaimed and best-selling music biographer Charles R. Cross, recount a journey that has taken them from a gypsy-like life as the children of a globe-trotting Marine to the frozen back roads of Vancouver, where they got their start as a band, to the pinnacle of success - and sometimes excess. In these pages, readers will learn the truth about the relationship that inspired "Magic Man" and "Crazy On You", the turmoil of inter-band romances gone awry, the reality of life on the road as single women and then as mothers of small children, and the thrill of performing and in some cases partying with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, Van Halen, Def Leppard, and other rock legends. It has not always been an easy path. Ann struggled with and triumphed over a childhood stutter, body image, and alcoholism; Nancy suffered the pain and disappointment of fertility issues and a failed marriage but ultimately found love again and happiness as a mom. Through it all, the sisters drew from the strength of a family bond that trumps everything else, as told in this intimate, honest, and uniquely female take on the rock and roll life.
Throughout their career, Ann and Nancy have never found an answer to the question they are most frequently asked: "What is it like to be a woman in rock and roll?" Kicking and Dreaming puts that question to bed, once and for all.
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- gary Fallon
- 14-02-2017
Good insights from two great artists n entertainer
Ann, Nancy and others provide a very personal account of what it is like to follow your dream. then to have wisdom to look back over their success and the many things they pioneered as gifted women in rock. Thank you to both for making the effort to share their wisdom..
- Ms. Nicholas
- 04-11-2012
Very Intimate and Enjoyable Autobiography!
What made the experience of listening to Kicking and Dreaming the most enjoyable?
I especially loved listening to the this audible book because Ann and Nancy read and recorded the story themselves. It's like sitting around a fire listening to true tales of their lives from childhood to now. It's a very intimate glimpse into their family life as well as their backstage and touring world. These are not frivolous women, they are as serious as Seattle. They tell of their failures and triumphs both equally and it makes one realize how dreams can come true even if they don't turn out exactly the way we imagined. These two women are sincere and authentic even after years of being pummeled by the things that fame and the entertainment business bring. They have always "had each other's backs" while remaining completely unique individuals. The two of them let us in on their feelings, insecurities and guilty pleasures. The listener time travels with Heart through the years of love and loss, adventure and excitement. I cried with them through some of the emotional experiences and was sad when the book ended.
What other book might you compare Kicking and Dreaming to and why?
It could be slightly compared to Keith Richard's Autobiography because they tell of their parents and family history all the way to present times and give answers to some of the urban legends and mysteries that have surrounded them. They have always been "rock and roll" and were immersed in the life fully whether they wanted to be or not. Keith and the Wilson sisters both always felt that the MUSIC was what mattered and never compromised that.
Have you listened to any of Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson 's other performances before? How does this one compare?
I've listened to their music for most of my life. It was interesting to hear the background story.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
The same one used for the book - "The Story of Heart, Soul and Rock and Roll"
Any additional comments?
I think the book is better in audible form than the paper version because the REAL people that lived it are telling the story in real time! It doesn't get better than that if you are an autobiography fan.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
- Kathy
- 13-11-2012
Good Behind-The-Scenes Look At "Heart"
I'm not a fan of true life stories, but every now and then I've taken a chance. I read two books when I was in my 20s about The Beach Boys and about The Beatles. It really affected how I felt about them and their music, especially the one about The Beach Boys. To this day I can't stand their songs -- the very ones I used to like and enjoy before I read the book. When I got older I wondered if they were true biographies or just some trash someone wrote.
So I knew I was taking a chance with another rock'n'roll book. Yet this book was told by the people themselves: Ann and Nancy Wilson who I always knew as the sisters of the band Heart. Since I enjoyed the sample listen, I decided to download it and I enjoyed it. Parts of it I didn't care for -- the part that always seems to belong to the lives of those in the rock'n'roll bands, because I don't like hearing about drugs and sex. However, it wasn't lurid details they gave when recounting this part of their lives. It simply was.
As for the rest of the book, I really enjoyed it!! It was interesting to hear it told from both Ann and Nancy, as well as getting to hear memories by other people in their lives. If you were ever a fan of Heart, you know what excellent singers these women are and their reading voices were good, too. At first, even though an announcer tells you which person is speaking, it was difficult to distinguish their voices. Once I caught on, I could picture each woman as I've seen them performing on tv shows and videos throughout the years.
I first fell in love with Heart's music when I was in my late teens, so it was a thrill for me to hear the women tell of how "Magic Man," "Crazy On You," and "Dreamboat Annie" came into being. I followed their career and music for a while, then moved on. I came upon them later in their career and enjoyed "Barracuda" and "These Dreams" as well as others. Once again, I could remember the songs as they described the origin of the words.
I think what I especially liked about hearing the story of Ann and Nancy Wilson in their own words was realizing what I never knew before: they carved a pathway for lead female singers and lead female guitarists in the rock industry!! They really had a tough time dealing with stereotypes in a male dominated profession!! To their credit, they have continued their careers with its various ups and downs throughout these many decades, putting up with what might have broken lesser determined women.
I always dreamed about how that would have been me and my sister on stage, knowing which one of us would be which one of the Wilson sisters. Being so close to my sister, it made my heart happy to know how close they always were and still are!! It also tickled me to see how excited they were, no matter how old they were or how much success they had achieved, whenever they'd meet a rock idol of theirs!!
Any rock'n'roll fan, any fan of Heart, any fan of the Wilson sisters will truly enjoy this book!! They're so real, so down-to-earth, so loving and such gifted and talented artists!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-05-2013
Even better than I'd hoped
I read quite a few of the other reviews before downloading this one; I'm not sure why I was on the fence. I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this audiobook, especially as the sisters Wilson took their respective turns at narration. I think they were very candid and open about their own failings and quite generous to others in their history. I gained a much greater appreciation for each of them as musicians, songwriters and captains of their own fates; I've spent the last week on Spotify listening to lots of their music over again.
Another reviewer here on Audible was quite scornful about their passivity during the 1980's - their most financially successful period and the beginning of the uber-focus on Ann Wilson's weight gain - and I have to say that I cannot agree with the other reviewer. I believe they wrote very sincerely about how they lost their way artistically during that time and how they laboriously clawed their way back to themselves through great personal challenges. I have read/heard a fair number of musicians' memoirs/autobiographies/biographies over the last 30 years (at least 40 or more I think) and this was the first one where the heartbreak of infertility was discussed in depth!
The best memoir I've EVER heard is Keith Richard's "Life"; this book is just a notch below that one - but only a notch! Ann & Nancy Wilson are unique in their position as rockers, siblings & women and this book tells so much of that history - I definitely recommend it.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
- Amazon Customer
- 27-09-2012
Really Pleasant and Interesting Listen
Although not a big fan of Heart, I really enjoyed listening to the sisters tell in their own voices about their experiences in starting the band and playing through the years. I found this to be a really solid listen.
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- Arthur
- 05-08-2014
Entertaining - under the onion skin
Enjoyable retrospective of the band Heart - particularly as the narration is offered up here by the Wilson sisters. This audible listen held my attention throughout. No insignificant amount of underlying hypocrisies throughout the ladies' story however - fodder likely that remains difficult to acknowledge to ardent fans. (ex. they adopt the moniker Lovemonger - yet Ann resorts to violence physically assaulting an individual) - Easy to put together quite a list of these inconsistencies from the tale. I did.
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- Krispian
- 14-01-2013
Okay, as a female musician, I may be biased; I think Ann Wilson is one of the greatest singers in rock, and the songs Heart wrote in the 1970s are amazing. I recently saw Heart play live. These sixty-year-old women are still strong musicians and they can ROCK. So, I was prepared to really enjoy this book.
I loved learning about the music industry, and hearing the stories behind my favourite Heart songs -- all narrated by the actual Wilson sisters!
I am not a fan of Heart's 80s music, and it was particularly gratifying to learn that they didn't particularly care for some of those songs either -- it was the coke-fueled 80s 'star maker machinery' that was responsible for that egregious period. I could never correlate the talent that wrote the powerful "Barracuda" with the drivel that is "All I Want To Do Is Make Love To You". Makes sense now.
My only complaint was that I would have liked to have heard more about how the sisters' became musicians in the first place -- because the story begins when they are already in the fledgling incarnation of Heart.
A good listen.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
- Stephanie
- 22-10-2012
Wow, what interesting people - great read!!
Would you listen to Kicking and Dreaming again? Why?
Yes, I am actually on my second listen and really enjoy it. Ann and Nancy do a fantastic job recounting their lives and it's great to hear in in their own voices.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Love them both. I especially liked how they explained how the Beatles inspired them. They sure sounded like interesting, focused kids and I admire their commitment to the music, their family, and themselves.
Which scene was your favorite?
I enjoyed so much, it's hard to decide. That's part of the reason I am listening to it all over again - it's THAT good!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, definitely. It might have also been nice if the intro and conclusion music would have been a Heart tune instead of something else
Any additional comments?
My only complaint is that i HATED how a narrator introduced each voice with each chapter. One can quickly/easily distinguish between Ann & Nancy's voices, so this "intrusion" is unnecessary and kind of disruptive.
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- Cory
- 28-04-2013
A study of integrity vs. responsibility
First, let me start by saying I LOVE HEART. Great records, great songs, great performances, and a wide variety of music - what's not to like? The early history of the band is a great story of finding one's way and overcoming adversity (ie. weight, the perceptions of others, etc.) to carve out a truly great body of work. There's also a very clear sense of exactly how the Wilson sisters ultimately came to holding full control of the band, edging out the founders in the process - and that's actually a compelling and rational part of the story, which doesn't leave a sense of false ownership. Really, the band's appeal was always squarely focused on the sisters (for better or worse), not the various other members. Hats off to Howard Leese, quite frankly, for sticking around as long as he did; he clearly contributed significant amounts to Heart's legacy.
As the story makes its way into the 80's, however, the tone changes from empowerment to embellishment. It is awkward to hear a pair of trail-blazers for women in music (a term they are tired of hearing, I'm sure) describe their 80's-era output of music in such calculating terms - that the outside-written songs were terrible, that their outfits were involuntarily foisted on them, that the image and direction of the band was seemingly out of their hands, etc. It would be easier to respect that period of their career if they took responsibility for the choices that characterized it - and make no mistake: these were choices within their power to direct otherwise, and they instead opted to pursue an adulterated image and made-to-order song selections to maintain their profile and popularity in an ever-changing musical landscape. Others have opted to remain absolutely true to their musical integrity, which has led to bands being dropped, independent recording, and overall downsized fame (or even flame-out) and audience base - but I'll bet the audience that stuck around for those bands were the true believers that recognized authenticity and an unwavering sense of purpose.
The Wilsons will unfortunately probably never know how many of their 80s-era fans were fans of them or of the highly processed pop music they were recording at that time. And, again - I love Heart, and I really love a lot of what was on those Capitol albums (Heart, Bad Animals, Brigade, even Desire Walks On), because a great pop song is a great pop song, and a great performance is priceless. I just wish they were proud enough of that period to take ownership for their part in it, rather than suggesting they were involuntary participants, which seems a bit like having your cake and eating it too (enjoying the popularity, but disdaining the artistic compromises that made it possible). Hell, I'm sure Pat Benatar is sick to death of "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" (an outside-written song, itself), but she still retains the pride of where that song took her to continue performing it in concert - a fact that I'm sure Eddie Schwartz (its writer) continues to appreciate.
Bottom line: this audiobook is a great story about a great band, then becomes a not-quite-apology for a period of their career they freely embraced at the time, to significant fame and financial gain. It seems that, if a band doesn't want to forever be defined by a song as mundane (my apologies, Mutt Lange) as "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You", they probably shouldn't have recorded it in the first place. Celebrity and adulation need to be actively pursued - no one has ever been forced to become popular at gunpoint.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
- The Debster
- 22-08-2019
The Wonderful Story of Ann and Nancy Wilson
Ann and Nancy: Incredible, inspiring, and loving. They share their struggle and love of music from the beginning. A must read/listen! And thank you both for everything!
- Carole A Lockhart
- 12-07-2019
Heart is deep in my soul.
Loved it, listened while sailing overnight. I had no idea of their story, just Heart's early music.
- prefabsproutfan
- 18-05-2017
Pure Heart
What did you like most about Kicking and Dreaming?
I loved this book, it was great to hear so many different voices from the actual people discussed in the book. Each telling their view of events from over the decades.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Kicking and Dreaming?
The book was so honest and interesting. I learnt lots about how the sisters were feeling throughout many periods of their fame.
Have you listened to any of Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson 's other performances? How does this one compare?
Great, warm, humorous, honest and at times sad.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes I did! But completed in a week and wanting more.
Any additional comments?
A must not just for Heart fans, but also anyone interested in songwriting and even family dynamics and pressures of friendship in the face of the spotlight of fame.
- Amazon Customer
- 13-04-2013
Great to hear the truth behind all the rumours, the weight battles and personal trials of Ann & Nancy with the added bonus of narration by the ladies themselves and also other people mentioned in the book contribute. From the early days with family memories to the present day. A good length without being too long. Recommended for both Heart fans or those wishing to hear a good biography.


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House and Senate leaders from the Intelligence committees say their critics have it wrong. Oversight is intense but often cloaked because the material is classified. Many of the complaints come from people who really just disagree with the programs that the NSA, CIA and others are using to keep Americans safe.
"I don't know if I can say exactly what I think of that theory as it might not be fit for print. That is so off the mark," House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) said when asked about charges that his panel had been AWOL. He noted that his review of what the government has been doing found "nothing illegal, nothing untoward, no rogue agency."
"Not liking it is different than not overseeing it," Rogers added. "Huge difference. And I take exception to those that say there was not proper oversight."


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James W. Dale makes a welcome point in his commentary about the divestment campaign against Israel ("Choosing to stay engaged: Anti-Israel measures like divestment are not the best way to seek justice for Palestinians," May 4).
It is, as he says, vital that mainline churches, including his own Presbyterian Church, understand that anti-Israel "divestment" campaigns render their proponents destructive and deny them a voice at the table.
"Divestment" echoes both the Nazi boycott and impoverishment of German Jews and the Arab League's economic boycott of Israel.
Unfortunately, Pastor Dale offers a highly selective reading of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict — even as he warns against doing so. He writes of "the ongoing travesty of the occupation" and claims that the Palestinian Arabs "continue to demand justice from the Israelis, especially the end of the occupation."
But if Palestinian leaders truly wanted to end the "occupation," why did they reject Israel's offers of a state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip — with eastern Jerusalem as its capital — in exchange for peace, in 2000, 2001 and 2008?
Today, there is no Israeli occupation of Gaza, which Hamas attempts to run as an Islamic theocracy. The Palestinian Authority, headed by Fatah, administers daily life of West Bank Arabs, suppressing free speech and the right of assembly in the process.
Pastor Dale warns against "such a simplistic solution" as divestment, but asserts "both narratives at work in Israel and Palestine trade in victimhood" and "each side stakes its credibility on being the bigger victim."
The implied equivalency is itself simplistic, avoiding moral distinctions. Israel built the West Bank security barrier after Palestinian terrorists murdered more than 1,000 Israelis — Jews and Arabs alike. Palestinian Authority television to this day continues to celebrate the perpetrators of terrorist crimes.
By all means let us deal with the complexity of the conflict, hoping to untangle the threads of an equitable peace. But if we insist there is no cause and effect, only equivalent "narratives," we'll never recognize the threads of responsibility for either the bloodshed or for peaceful coexistence.
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In a democracy, holding someone hostage, subjecting them to unpaid work and denying them the right to meet their basic needs is a human rights violation. However, since the 1850's we have been subjecting children to these conditions daily, calling it "education".
Most children do not want to go to a place where every joy about being a child is controlled, banned or used as a reward or punishment. They don't want to go to a place where their basic physical and emotional needs, such as food, hydration, elimination, physical activity, play, rest, sleep, comfort, affection and attention, are at the mercy of the people controlling them.
Children grow weary of years and years of being in a box that stifles their innate creative passions, interests and unique ways of learning. Children struggle to learn in environments that are increasingly developmentally inappropriate, hostile and stressful the older that they grow. Kinesthetic learners, especially boys, are especially agonized by being forced to sit sedentary for hours in chairs doing mindless busywork that bears no relevance to their way of exploring and interacting with the world.
Fiery, brilliant, kinesthetic, out-spoken explorers and creatives are often labeled in school as having brain disorders or behavioral problems and are subsequently referred for chemical restraint (i.e. "medication"). As if six hours per day, five days per week isn't enough time stolen from the most creative and ingenious years of their lives, children are still expected to hand over the remaining few hours of their family, social, play and free time for daily, weekend, vacation and even summer "homework"!
Can we blame children for not wanting to go along with such conditions?
When certain freethinking children assert themselves and refuse to continue to blindly succumb to treatment that has made them miserable for years, we should be praising and supporting them! However, Portsmouth, New Hampshire and other cities in the "Live Free or Die" state are now using law enforcement to keep children oppressed and compliant with their own captivity. As the mother of a unschooled son who is now in college, I am appalled that in this society we treat children as if they have subhuman status. I am equally shocked and disgusted to read that the police are violating children's private bedroom space and using physical force, physical abuse and even arrest to muscle them to attend school. In the recent case, a Portsmouth NH police officer used physical force to intimidate a 12 year old child to get out of bed. The officer also grabbed the 14 year old brother to get him out of his bed, then arrested the child when he attempted to fight back.
Imagine how you would feel if your employer sent a police officer to your home on a day that you did not go into work. Imagine how you would feel if that officer broke into your bedroom, demanded that you uncover yourself and get up. Imagine how you would feel if the officer grabbed and attacked you when you did not comply. Imagine how you would feel if the officer arrested and handcuffed you and took you away from your home before you had a chance to use the bathroom and eat breakfast. Would you want to return to a work place that sanctions that type of treatment of employees? Now imagine this happening to you when you were at the vulnerable age of 14, at a place where you are forced to do unpaid labor. Why is the community not outraged that schools collude with this treatment of children?
According to the number of times the police had reportedly been called to the home of the two children in the above case, the children demonstrated on at least 40 occasions that their school is not an environment that meets their needs. Why has their mother continued to insist that they attend?
Most parents are not aware that homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. They are also not aware of the many other alternatives to traditional public school such as alternative schools, charter schools, virtual online schools, early college and democratic, child-led schools. The media fails to educate parents about how simple it is to get started with homeschooling and that there is a strong homeschool community with active groups and social activities available to homeschoolers of all ages. When children's needs are met, when their learning is driven by their own interests, when they are free to learn via their own their unique learning styles and when they are honored and respected, every child can succeed. The media does little to bring attention to educational alternatives, leading parents to believe that leaving their children to suffer in public school- or get arrested- is the only option.
This post is based on my article that appeared in the September 28, 2013 edition of the Portsmouth Herald under the title, Embrace Options to Public Schools.


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A wound is a type of injury which happens relatively quickly in which skin is torn, cut, or punctured (an open wound), Woundor where blunt force trauma causes a contusion (a closed wound). In pathology, it specifically refers to a sharp injurywhich damages the dermis of the skin.
Contents 1 Classification 1.1 Open 1.2 Closed 2 Pathophysiology 3 Diagnosis 4 Management 4.1 Cleaning 4.2 Closure Wounds on a male torso 4.3 Dressings 4.4 Alternative medicine Classification and external resources 5 Complications Specialty Emergency medicine 5.1 Workup ICD-10 T14.0 (http://apps.who.int/classificati 5.2 Chronic ons/icd10/browse/2016/en#/T14.0)- 6 History T14.1 (http://apps.who.int/classificati 7 Research ons/icd10/browse/2016/en#/T14.1) 8 See also ICD-9- 872 (http://www.icd9data.com/getIC 9 References CM D9Code.ashx?icd9=872)-893 (http:// 10 External links www.icd9data.com/getICD9Code.as hx?icd9=893) MeSH D014947 (https://www.nlm.nih.gov/cClassification gi/mesh/2017/MB_cgi?field=uid&terAccording to level of contamination, a wound can be classified as: m=D014947)
Clean wound made under sterile conditions where there are no organisms present, and the skin is likely to heal without complications. Contaminated wound usually resulting from accidental injury; there are pathogenic organisms and foreign bodies in the wound. Infected wound the wound has pathogenic organisms present and multiplying, exhibiting clinical signs of infection (yellow appearance, soreness, redness, oozing pus). Colonized wound a chronic situation, containing pathogenic organisms, difficult to heal (i.e. bedsore).
OpenOpen wounds can be classified according to the object that caused the wound:
Incisions or incised wounds caused by a clean, sharp-edged object such as a knife, razor, or glass splinter. Lacerations irregular tear-like wounds caused by some blunt trauma. Lacerations and incisions may appear linear (regular) or stellate (irregular). The term laceration is commonly misused in reference to incisions. Abrasions (grazes) superficial wounds in which the topmost layer of the skin (the epidermis) is scraped off. Abrasions are often caused by a sliding fall onto a rough surface. Avulsions injuries in which a body structure is forcibly detached from its normal point of insertion. A type of amputation where the extremity is pulled off rather than cut off. Puncture wounds caused by an object puncturing the skin, such as a splinter, nail or needle. Penetration wounds caused by an object such as a knife entering and coming out from the skin. Gunshot wounds caused by a bullet or similar projectile driving into or through the body. There may be two wounds, one at the site of entry and one at the site of exit, generally referred to as a "through-and-through."
ClosedClosed wounds have fewer categories, but are just as dangerous as open wounds:
Hematomas (or blood tumor) caused by damage to a blood vessel that in turn causes blood to collect under the skin.
Hematomas that originate from internal blood vessel pathology are petechiae, purpura, and ecchymosis. The different classifications are based on size. Hematomas that originate from an external source of trauma are contusions, also commonly called bruises. Crush injury caused by a great or extreme amount of force applied over a long period of time. An open wound (an A laceration to the leg An infected puncture A puncture wound from An incision: a small cut Fresh incisional wound avulsion) wound to the bottom of playing darts. in a finger. on the fingertip of the left the forefoot. ring finger.
PathophysiologyTo heal a wound, the body undertakes a series of actions collectively known as the wound healing process.
DiagnosisA wound may be recorded for follow-up and observing progress of healing with different techniques which include:[1]
ManagementThe overall treatment depends on the type, cause, and depth of the wound, and whether other structures beyond the skin (dermis)are involved. Treatment of recent lacerations involves examining, cleaning, and closing the wound. Minor wounds, like bruises, willheal on their own, with skin discoloration usually disappearing in 12 weeks. Abrasions, which are wounds with intact skin (non-penetration through dermis to subcutaneous fat), usually require no active treatment except keeping the area clean, initially withsoap and water. Puncture wounds may be prone to infection depending on the depth of penetration. The entry of puncture wound isleft open to allow for bacteria or debris to be removed from inside.
CleaningEvidence to support the cleaning of wounds before closure is scant.[2] For simple lacerations, cleaning can be accomplished using anumber of different solutions, including tap water and sterile saline solution.[2] Infection rates may be lower with the use of tap waterin regions where water quality is high.[2] Cleaning of a wound is also known as 'wound toilet'.[3] Wound, sewn with four stitches
ClosureIf a person presents to a healthcare center within 6 hours of a laceration they are typically closed immediately after evaluating and cleaning the wound. After this point in time,however, there is a theoretical concern of increased risks of infection if closed immediately.[4] Thus some healthcare providers may delay closure while others may be willing toimmediately close up to 24 hours after the injury.[4] Using clean non-sterile gloves is equivalent to using sterile gloves during wound closure.[5]
If closure of a wound is decided upon a number of techniques can be used. These include bandages, a cyanoacrylate glue, staples, and sutures. Absorbable sutures have thebenefit over non absorbable sutures of not requiring removal. They are often preferred in children.[6] Buffering the pH of lidocaine makes the injection less painful.[7]
Adhesive glue and sutures have comparable cosmetic outcomes for minor lacerations <5 cm in adults and children.[8] The use of adhesive glue involves considerably less time forthe doctor and less pain for the person. The wound opens at a slightly higher rate but there is less redness.[9] The risk for infections (1.1%) is the same for both. Adhesive glueshould not be used in areas of high tension or repetitive movements, such as joints or the posterior trunk.[8]
DressingsIn the case of clean surgical wounds, there is no evidence that the use of topical antibiotics reduces infection rates in comparison with non-antibiotic ointment or no ointment atall.[10] Antibiotic ointments can irritate the skin, slow healing, and greatly increase the risk of developing contact dermatitis and antibiotic resistance.[10] Because of this, theyshould only be used when a person shows signs of infection and not as a preventative.[10]
The effectiveness of dressings and creams containing silver to prevent infection or improve healing is not currently supported by evidence.[11]
Alternative medicineThere is moderate evidence that honey is more effective than antiseptic followed by gauze for healing wounds infected after surgical operations. There is a lack of qualityevidence relating to the use of honey on other types of wounds, such as minor acute wounds, mixed acute and chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, Fournier's gangrene, venous legulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and Leishmaniasis.[12]
There is no good evidence that therapeutic touch is useful in healing.[13] More than 400 species of plants are identified as potentially useful for wound healing.[14] Only threerandomized controlled trials, however, have been done for the treatment of burns.[15]
An electroactive material developed by NASA has been found beneficial as a wound dressing. It uses electrical activity (generated by body heat and the pressure of cell growth)to facilitate the wound healing process while protecting the wound. The bandage is fabricated from polyvinylidene fluoride, or PVDF, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer that ishighly piezoelectric when poled.[16]
ComplicationsBacterial infection of wound can impede the healing process and lead to life-threatening complications. Scientists at SheffieldUniversity have used light to rapidly detect the presence of bacteria, by developing a portable kit in which specially designedmolecules emit a light signal when bound to bacteria. Current laboratory-based detection of bacteria can take hours or days.[17]
WorkupWounds that are not healing should be investigated to find the causes; many microbiological agents may be responsible. The basicworkup includes evaluating the wound, its extent and severity. Cultures are usually obtained both from the wound site and blood. X-rays are obtained and a tetanus shot may be administered if there is any doubt about prior vaccination.[18]
ChronicNon-healing wounds of the diabetic foot are considered one of the most significant complications of diabetes, representing a majorworldwide medical, social, and economic burden that greatly affects patient quality of life. Almost 24 million Americansone inevery 12are diabetic and the disease is causing widespread disability and death at an epidemic pace, according to the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention. Of those with diabetes, 6.5 million are estimated to suffer with chronic or non-healing wounds.Associated with inadequate circulation, poorly functioning veins, and immobility, non-healing wounds occur most frequently in the The patient has a deep wound atelderly and in people with diabetespopulations that are sharply rising as the nation ages and chronic diseases increase. the knee, and radiography is used to ensure there are no hidden boneAlthough diabetes can ravage the body in many ways, non-healing ulcers on the feet and lower legs are common outward fractures.manifestations of the disease. Also, diabetics often suffer from nerve damage in their feet and legs, allowing small wounds orirritations to develop without awareness. Given the abnormalities of the microvasculature and other side effects of diabetes, thesewounds take a long time to heal and require a specialized treatment approach for proper healing.
As many as 25% of diabetic patients will eventually develop foot ulcers, and recurrence within five years is 70%. If not aggressively treated, these wounds can lead toamputations. It is estimated that every 30 seconds a lower limb is amputated somewhere in the world because of a diabetic wound. Amputation often triggers a downward spiralof declining quality of life, frequently leading to disability and death. In fact, only about one third of diabetic amputees will live more than five years, a survival rate equivalent tothat of many cancers.
Many of these lower extremity amputations can be prevented through an interdisciplinary approach to treatment involving a variety of advanced therapies and techniques, suchas debridement, hyperbaric oxygen treatment therapy, dressing selection, special shoes, and patient education. When wounds persist, a specialized approach is required forhealing.[19]
HistoryFrom the Classical Period to the Medieval Period, the body and the soul were believed to be intimately connected, based on severaltheories put forth by the philosopher Plato. Wounds on the body were believed to correlate with wounds to the soul and vice versa;wounds were seen as an outward sign of an inward illness. Thus, a man who was wounded physically in a serious way was said to behindered not only physically but spiritually as well. If the soul was wounded, that wound may also eventually become physicallymanifest, revealing the true state of the soul.[20] Wounds were also seen as writing on the "tablet" of the body. Wounds acquired inwar, for example, told the story of a soldier in a form which all could see and understand, and the wounds of a martyr told the storyof their faith.[20]
ResearchIn humans and mice it has been shown that estrogen might affect the speed and quality of wound healing.[21]
See also European Wound Management Association International Red Cross Wound Classification System Medieval treatment of wound with Journal of Burns and Wounds lance grittings Wound bed preparation
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Hello Stack Exchangers!
I'm developing a video game. One feature requires an archer be able to target an enemy and shoot an arrow at it. I've looked around and found plenty of guides on how to do this with the quadratic formula with the appropriate variables and am receiving what I believe to be the correct output, but the arrow trajectory isn't what it should be (it doesn't hit the enemy). Here is what I have (with a sample of values taken from the program).
Origin of the shot (608,-352);
Target of the shot (1280, -705);
x = 672;
y = -353;
g = -275 (this is what I'm using for gravity);
v = 1000; (The velocity the arrow is shot at);
setting up the variables:
a = $.5g(x/v)^2 = -62.0928$
b = $x = 672$
c = $.5g(x/v)^2+y = -415.0928$
$ angle 1 = atan(\cfrac{-b + \sqrt {b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}) = 0.5817$
$ angle 2 = atan(\cfrac{-b - \sqrt {b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}) = 1.4727$ Then in order to get the individual X/Y velocities from that angle (which I believe is in radians):
For Angle 1
$v_x = v cos \theta = 835.50$
$v_y = v sin \theta = 549.48$
For Angle 2
$v_x = v cos \theta = 97.90$
$v_y = v sin \theta = 995.19$
Unfortunately, the arrow doesn't arc through the target location. The second angle (from the - part of the quadratic equation) doesn't fare any better.
Any help out there?