What to expect in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU)
The intensive care unit (ICU) provides 24-hour care from a highly-trained team of specialists. Learn more about what to expect from the ICU.
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Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a life-threatening condition and requires urgent medical attention. Find out more about peritonitis.
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Sepsis
Sepsis is a serious condition which can lead to septic shock, organ failure and even death if not diagnosed and treated early. Find out more here.
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Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is a small surgical opening in your neck that allows you to breathe through your throat instead of your nose and mouth.
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What you need to know about organ donation
Think you're too old, unhealthy to be an organ and tissue donor? Think again. Find out how myths that are stopping Australians from registering to be donors.
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Guillain-Barre syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes weakness, numbness or paralysis. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
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Mitral valve surgery
Mitral valve disease can cause pain, shortness of breath and eventually death. Mitral valve surgery can relieve your pain, improve your breathing and energy levels, and may help you to live longer.
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral disease that can cause severe pneumonia. Know what to do in a future outbreak.
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Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)
Edwards syndrome, also called Trisomy 18, is a genetic disorder that causes severe disability. It is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18.
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Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an infection caused by bacteria. It's very rare but symptoms can develop quickly. Learn more about TSS here.
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