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Toxic shock syndrome - myDr.com.au
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious illness caused by some types of the bacterium Staphylococcus and often associated with tampon use.
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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) - Better Health Channel
If you think you could have toxic shock syndrome, stop using tampons immediately and go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital.
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Electric shock - Better Health Channel
Always disconnect the power supply before trying to help a victim of electric shock.
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First aid for shock
Managing shock and identifying the signs and symptoms.
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Shock - physical | National Centre for Farmer Health
Medical shock is caused by not having enough blood circulating around your body.Reduced blood pressure decreases the flow of oxygen to vital organs and, unless attended to, is a life-threatening medical emergency. In an emergency always dial 000. Read more...
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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) - including symptoms, treatment and prevention :: SA Health
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Adjusting to Life with Diabetes
Adjusting to Life with Diabetes The diagnosis of diabetes can come as a shock
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Tips For Visiting People In Hospital - CanTeen
Most people feel shocked and helpless when they hear that someone close is in hospital. Here are some tips for visiting people in hospital.
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Have you been bereaved by suicide? | SuicideLine
Bereavement after a suicide can often be very complicated. In addition to grief, people bereaved by suicide can experience shock, guilt, anger and social isolation.
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Grief and Sadness
People are often quite shocked in the weeks following the death of a loved one. Coping with grief and loss often requires a substantial emotional and physical effort and can sometimes be overwhelming.
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Human recombinant activated protein C for severe sepsis and septic shock in adult and paediatric patients | Cochrane
Human recombinant activated protein C for severe sepsis and septic shock in adult and paediatric patients
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Adjustment of antimicrobial agents for adults with sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock | Cochrane
Broad-spectrum antimicrobial treatment is defined as the use of an antibiotic or a combination of antibiotics which act against a wide range of disease-causing bacteria. Broad-spectrum antimicrobial treatment can reduce mortality rates in patients with sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock. Sepsis is a serious medical condition which is characterized by an inflammatory response to an infection that can affect the whole body. The patient may develop this inflammatory response to microbes in their blood, urine, lungs, skin or other tissues. However, there is a risk that empirical broad-spectrum antimicrobial treatment can expose patients to overuse of antimicrobials and increase the resistance of micro-organisms to treatment. De-escalation has been proposed as a means of adjusting initial, adequate broad-spectrum treatment by changing the antimicrobial agent or discontinuing an antimicrobial combination according to the patient's culture results (a means of identifying the microbe causing the infection). In this updated Cochrane review we searched the databases until October 2012. We found no published randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We found one ongoing RCT. There is no adequate or direct evidence on whether de-escalation of antimicrobial agents is effective and safe for adults with sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock. Appropriate studies are needed to investigate the potential benefits proposed by de-escalation treatment.
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for kidney stones | Cochrane
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for kidney stones
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Shock wave therapy for elbow pain | Cochrane
To answer this question, scientists analyzed 9 studies testing over 1000 people who had tennis elbow. Most people had pain for a long period of time and the pain had not improved with other treatments. People tested received either shock wave therapy or fake therapy 3 times over 3 weeks to 3 months. Improvement was tested after 1 week to 12 months. These studies provide the best evidence we have today.
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Can percussion, diuresis, and inversion therapy improve outcomes for people with lower pole kidney stones following shock wave lithotripsy? | Cochrane
Can percussion, diuresis, and inversion therapy improve outcomes for people with lower pole kidney stones following shock wave lithotripsy?
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Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in patients with acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock | Cochrane
Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in patients with acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock
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Should health care providers arriving at scene of a cardiac arrest give a period of chest compressions first before providing a rapid electric shock | Cochrane
Should health care providers arriving at scene of a cardiac arrest give a period of chest compressions first before providing a rapid electric shock
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Naloxone may improve blood pressure in people who are in shock but more trials are needed to show whether this reduces deaths | Cochrane
Naloxone may improve blood pressure in people who are in shock but more trials are needed to show whether this reduces deaths
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Inotropic and vasodilator strategies in patients with a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction) and cardiogenic shock or low cardiac output | Cochrane
Inotropic and vasodilator strategies in patients with a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction) and cardiogenic shock or low cardiac output
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Type of electrical shock to restart the heart in a non-hospitalised person whose heart stops beating | Cochrane
When a person's heart stops beating it may be necessary to deliver an electrical shock (called 'defibrillation') to the person's chest to restart their heart. Two electrodes are placed on the person's chest to allow the defibrillator to deliver the electrical shock. Historically, the electrical current applied to the chest has travelled in one direction between the electrodes. More recently, defibrillators have been designed to send the electrical pulse in one direction and then in the reverse direction. This is known as a 'biphasic' waveform.
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