Hypothermia is the dropping of the body temperature to degrees that are too low for normal function. Hypothermia is classified as body temperature below 35 degrees Celsius or 95 degrees Fahrenheit. On the first stage of hypothermia, there is shivering, the extremities becoming numb and there is a fast breathing. The second stage involves increasing […]
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Seizures occur in people who have epilepsy. There are conditions that can also cause seizures. Seizures occur when electrical signals misfires or disrupted in the brain. They are characterized by rapid uncontrolled shaking of the body or convulsion. There are two types of seizures – seizures that cause convulsions and seizures that cause loss of
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Hand-foot-mouth disease is also called hoof-and-mouth disease. This is a viral infection that is highly contagious in children. The incubation period is from 3 to 7 days before breakouts start appearing. The mouth is the first place that blisters appear, then the hands and the feet. A viral disease cannot be treated but the symptoms
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Burns are injuries to the skin caused by fire, chemicals, electricity and friction and the injury varies in severity. When distinguishing a trivial burn from a severe burn, you have to conclude the degree of injury to the body tissues. There are three classifications of burn – first-degree, second-degree and third-degree. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsvtzwp4nG8″ width=”220″] First-degree
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CPR is known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation which is a lifesaving procedure carried out to help sustain the function of the brain until medical measures are performed to restore the circulation and breathing. This is usually performed on individuals who are experiencing cardiac arrest. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfzLNhn0gJk” width=”220″] Parts of the CPR There are two parts of
In sports, sprains typically affect athletes but can easily occur to anybody. Sprains are best described as injuries to the ligaments that can range in severity from a minor stretch or even a serious tear that would require medical intervention. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y4D155qLc8″ width=”220″] Signs and symptoms of a sprain When treating individuals with a sprain, you have to
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Casts and splints have been used to provide support while at the same time protect injured soft tissues and bones. Once an individual breaks a bone, the doctor will position the pieces back in the appropriate position. Casts and splints basically hold the bones in place while they undergo the healing process. Additionally, they also
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An electric shock usually occurs once an individual comes in contact with an electrical source. As a result, the electricity flows through a portion of the body resulting to shock. Individuals who are exposed to electrical energy will not cause any injury at all or may result to overwhelming damage or even death. Even for
