Dealing with insomnia
Summary Suffering from insomnia means having very hard days. One feels exhausted and exposed to problems at work or school. But for many people, better sleeping habits can make a
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Pansexual sexual orientation
Overview A pansexual is a person who can be attracted to anyone. The person may have physical, emotionalor romantic feelings. They can like people of anysex or gender identity. They
Hyperthyroidism excess thyroid hormones
Summary Hyperthyroidism is a problem with the thyroid gland, the gland located in the neck that produces hormones.The thyroid gland produces hormones that help control many functions in the body
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Resuscitation
IThe moment a motionless person is seen, it is necessary to test the person ‘s sensitivity by shaking the body slightly and giving small blows. Immediately afterwards, it is important
What to do when you go into a coma
Coma is the morbid condition characterized by loss of consciousness with reduced or absent responsiveness to sensory stimuli and preservation of vegetative functions. Four levels of coma are distinguished: awake
Exposure to chemicals
A corrosive substance can damage tissue within minutes, so it is very important to remove it quickly. What to do? First, immediately call for an ambulance. If the chemical remains
How to manage the consequences of amputation
For amputation is defined as the complete removal of a body part. Surgical techniques can often reattach amputated parts so that normal or near-normal function is restored. What to do?
Bruises: what to do?
Contusions form when a blunt object strikes certain parts of the body, rupturing subcutaneous blood vessels. There is no discharge of blood, and usually the bruises are swollen and painful,
Hospitalizations and deaths in England and Wales
In Britain, the most common type of poisoning is acute poisoning . From the 1970s to the present there has been a gradual increase in poisoning deaths. Although official statistics
Ivy, mushrooms and other poisonous plants
Ivy, oak and sumac plants cause an allergic reaction, and often resulting in a rash, in half of adults. A proportion of these individuals have a skin reaction, and only
Urgent endoscopy in pediatrics
Digestive endoscopy with fiberoptic instruments is also considered a routine technique in the pediatric age group. The examination often needs to be performed urgently, within 24 to 48 hours of
Kawasaki syndrome and disease
Kawasaki syndrome is a disease also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. It is a vasculitis, sometimes affecting coronary arteries, that tends to occur in infants and children between 1
Ticks: how to get rid of them
A
tick
can remain in the skin for days without the victim being aware of it, as its
bite
is painless. Many bites are harmless, but some
Poison elimination
Logic would have it that in the case of coming into contact with poisons, one should remove from the body any toxic substance that has entered it, but clinical observations
Laryngitis-tracheo-bacterial bronchitis: what to do?
This is an infection of the subglottic tissue characterized by the presence of purulent discharge. The most frequent pathogen is staphylococcus, followed by streptococcus and pneumococcus. It is a rare
Ingestion of poisonous substances
Ingested poisons normally stay in the stomach for a short time. Absorption occurs after the poison has passed through the small intestine. A poisonous substance does more damage to the
The cardiovascular system during poisonings
Poisoning can also cause cardiovascular collapse; in fact, antidepressant drugs can trigger cardiac arrhythmias, consequently altering cardiac output. It is necessary, therefore, to measure blood pressure and heart rate at
Hyperventilation: what to do?
Hyperventilation is when breathing is faster and deeper than usual as a result of emotional stress or anxiety. Symptoms of hyperventilation include fast and deep breathing, dizziness, chest pain, sweating,
Initial assessment and patient management: initial care
A physician grappling with a poisoning does not have a battery of antidotes available, and their use in medical practice is the exception. Compared with other medical emergencies, acute poisoning
What is hypothermia?
Hypothermia could be a potentially fatal emergency. It develops at temperatures above freezing but also below. There are two types of hypothermia: the mild form and the severe form. In
Hypoglottic laryngitis
It is an infection of the subglottic tissue with edema caused by a virus. Hypoglottic laryngitis occurs mainly in children under three years of age, with sudden onset after previous
Meningitis in children
Meningitis is one of the neurological diseases most commonly acquired during childhood. It is the infection of the meninges due to the penetration of pathogens into the subarachnoid space and
Caustic ingestions
Caustics are the substances capable of damaging the digestive system. Symptoms present during caustic ingestion include crying, dysphagia, vomiting, chest pain, laryngeal stridor, profuse sialorrhea, possible respiratory distress. Caustics can
Status of epileptic illness
When we speak of seizure sickness we refer to recurrent compulsive seizures without restoration of consciousness before the onset of a new seizure. In children, it is necessary to ensure
Poisoning: general treatment measures
Apparatus
urinary There is no good reason to stimulate profuse diuresis or to use diuretics, while treating the poisoned patient. Heavy metals are capable of damaging the kidneys , and
Gastric lavage in case of poisoning
To perform gastric lavage, it is important to keep a few points in mind: Be sure that
you have ingested a dangerous dose of a toxic substance That the ingestion
What is melena?
When we talk about melena, we refer to the presence of blood in the stool. Bleeding is typically located in the upper part of the ‘digestive tract above the ileocecal
