Oxygen saturation: normal and pathological values in the elderly and children
Oxygen saturation (more correctly 'arterial haemoglobin saturation') in medicine refers to the saturation of…
Ventilatory management of the patient: difference between type 1 and type 2…
To fully understand the differences between type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure, we must first start with some…
Chest trauma, an overview of the third leading cause of death from physical trauma
Chest trauma is one of the most frequent first aid and ambulance crew medical intervention situations: it must be…
Cardiac tamponade: definition, causes and treatment procedures
Cardiac tamponade is a collection of fluid in the pericardial cavity surrounding the heart that interferes with its…
Diabetes mellitus, an overview
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease caused by an elevated blood glucose level, a condition known as…
What is the psychotropic drug-related rebound effect and how to avoid it
Rebound effect: when is it linked to psychotropic drugs? The 'rebound effect' is a phenomenon that occurs after an…
Hygiene: concepts of antimicrobial, antiseptic, disinfectant and sterilisation
An antimicrobial is, by definition, a natural or synthetic substance that kills microorganisms (microbes) or…
Neck pain: causes and treatment of cervicalgia
When one speaks of neck pain, one refers to a nagging pain at the cervical vertebrae, i.e. the seven short bones…
Dermatitis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. Considered one of the most common skin diseases today, there are…
Aorta surgery: what it is, when it is essential
Aorta surgery treats problems with the largest artery in your body. Surgery can repair a stretched aorta that is in…