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,

Types of poisoning: fluoroacetates

Fluoroacetates are powerful poisons and their use is limited to special conditions, such as aboard ships or in sewers. Fluroacetates block the tricarboxylic acid cycle of carbohydrate metabolism. Their toxic

Main types of poisoning: quinine, quinidine

The two compounds differ only in their optical isomerism, but toward living systems quinidine is more toxic. Quinine overdose is less common than before, as it is mainly used for

Magnetic resonance imaging

MRI is a radiological method that is based on the physics of magnetic fields and allows us to visualize the inside of our bodies without performing surgery or administering ionizing

Main types of poisoning: ethylene glycol

Ethylene glycol can be considered an alcohol polyhydroxylated. It appears to be low in toxicity but with the intake of other medication could cause death. A dose of 100 ml

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

Bronchial asthma in children

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Main types of poisoning: salicylates

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Arsina: what to do?

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Thyrotoxicosis

It is an acute metabolic decompensation, caused by hyperincretion of circulating thyroid hormones.

Symptoms include: hyperthermia, atrial fibrillation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, psychomotor agitation, delirium, coma.

In case of hyperthermia, it is necessary to proceed with ice packs and taking paracetamol. If hyperthermia persists, perform gastric lavage with ice water and maintain breathing with oxygen therapy.

Source: Mediserve‘s Medical Emergencies in Pediatrics.

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ALIMENTAZIONE E NUTRIZIONE	NATURA SPORT LUOGHI
COLTIVARE LA SALUTE	MENOPAUSA
MAMMA IN FORMA	MEDICINA TRADIZIONALE CINESE
CARDIOCHIRURGIA	FARMACI E DISPOSITIVI MEDICI
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LE UTILITIES DELLA SALUTE	MEDICINA GENERALE
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