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Conditions Related to Emergency Medicine

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The following section may be relevant to Emergency Medicine, though not necessarily directly related.

Hand Fractures

Hand Fractures

Hand fractures are very common and can result in disability if not treated adequately.

Hospital Acquired Infections

Hospital Acquired Infections

Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are acquired by patients and health personnel alike in a hospital setting. HAI can be life-threatening and need to be promptly diagnosed and treated. Major causes are bacteria, with fungi and viruses playing a lesser role.


Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is a high level of potassium in the body. When potassium in the blood is above 5.5 mmol/l, it is called hyperkalemia and can lead to fatal changes in heart rhythm.

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar often occurs in diabetic patients on insulin treatment. Other conditions like hormone deficiencies can also cause hypoglycemia.

Mastering Basic Life Support (BLS) Training

Mastering Basic Life Support (BLS) Training

Basic Life Support (BLS) is a set of skills anyone can learn to save a life in critical moments. It includes CPR, AED use, and more.

Neutropenic Sepsis

Neutropenic Sepsis

Neutropenic sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition when a patient with low neutrophil counts develops an infection that spirals out of control if not treated urgently and is usually seen in cancer patients on chemotherapy.

Organophosphorus Poisoning

Organophosphorus Poisoning

Organosphosphorus compounds are used as insecticides and chemical warfare. They are easily accessible, thus they are a commonly associated with suicides and accidental poisoning.

Penicillin Allergy

Penicillin Allergy

Penicillin allergy is an acute allergic reaction to penicillin containing medicines producing itchy skin rashes, redness, runny nose and watery eyes.

Peritonitis

Peritonitis

Peritonitis, an inflammation of the peritoneum, is caused due to a bacterial or fungal infection that results mostly from rupture of an abdominal viscus.

Pregnancy and Complications

Pregnancy and Complications

In-depth guide for expecting mothers to overcome health complications related to early or late pregnancy. Anemia, urinary infection, diabetes, premature labor to name a few.

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