Pediatric CPR: How to Perform CPR on Pediatric Patients?
Pediatric CPR applies to infants less than one year of age and children up to puberty or children weighing less…
Calculating the surface area of a burn: the rule of 9 in infants, children and…
The rule of nine: when a burn victim comes to the doctor's attention, there are several factors that must be taken…
What is gastroscopy?
Gastroscopy is a diagnostic test in which a flexible tube with a video camera at the end is inserted through the…
Fires, smoke inhalation and burns: stages, causes, flash over, severity
Fires are a major cause of injury, death and economic damage. Fires inside homes, which are the context in which…
Antiarrhythmic drugs: mechanism of action and side effects
Antiarrhythmic drugs are drugs used to prevent or correct arrhythmias, i.e. those conditions in which the normal…
What is retinal fluorangiography?
Retinal fluorangiography: this is a useful test for diagnosing vascular diseases of the eye, including retinopathy,…
Pathological addictions: definition, prevalence and treatment
The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes pathological dependence as a 'psychic condition, sometimes also…
Floods and inundations, some guidance to citizens on food and water
Floods often occur suddenly and can cause much damage and loss of life
In a historical phase characterised by…
What is Heimlich Maneuver and How to Perform It Correctly?
The Heimlich maneuver is a first aid procedure used for choking victims. Victim chokes when they can’t breathe…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment
There are people for whom the tendency to get tired easily becomes the main problem, those who suffer from…