Burn Shock: Definition, Causes, Treatment in First Aid and Emergency
Burn shock is defined as non-haemorrhagic hypovolaemic shock (shock from decreased circulating blood volume NOT…
Gambling addiction: symptoms and treatment
Gambling addiction ('gambling') is placed in the Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in the area of pathological…
Bloodborne pathogens: Risks associated with tattoos and piercings
Tattoos and piercings are now widespread, and appreciated. But you need to be aware of the difference between a…
Escherichia coli in urine: reasons, symptoms, causes and treatment
Escherichia coli in urine: under normal conditions, urine contains no bacteria. In certain situations, however, it…
Exophthalmos: definition, symptoms, causes and treatment
Exophthalmos refers to a protrusion of the eyeball, which exits the orbits beyond the eyelid rima. It is also known…
First aid: identify the 8 common symptoms of a heart attack in women
The hearts of men and women: heart attack occurs most often due to coronary artery disease. It is a serious…
Hiatal hernia: symptoms, causes and treatment
Hiatal hernia is a protrusion of the stomach through a hole in the diaphragm, called the oesophageal hiatus.…
Stroke, recognising the 3 different types: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
A stroke is a medical emergency requiring urgent treatment. Although life-threatening, early action can reduce…
Hepatitis, an overview
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 350 million people worldwide live with chronic…
Hypothermia: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in first aid
Hypothermia is a dangerous medical emergency involving low body heat. It is caused by prolonged exposure to cold…