Shock
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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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Shock - Better Health Channel
Shock is when there is not enough blood circulating in the body. It is a life-threatening medical emergency.
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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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Serious and chronic illness | ReachOut Australia
Being diagnosed with a medical problem can be a shock, especially when it's something serious. It's perfectly normal to feel frustrated or upset.
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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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Making plans when your cancer can't be cured
After finding out that your cancer cannot be cured and dealing with the initial shock and reactions, you may start to think about all the things that you want to do, say, sort out and get in order
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Coping with grief TINO : Tune In Not Out
When someone close to you dies it may seem like everything has been turned upside down. You may feel shock, disbelief, numbness, sadness, anger...
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After diagnosis | Cancer Australia
For many people the first few weeks after the diagnosis are very stressful. You may have trouble thinking, eating or sleeping. Common responses to a diagnosis of cancer include feeling shocked, angry, scared, anxious, sad or depressed. Some people feel a sense of loneliness or isolation or that they have lost their identity. Others blame themselves for their cancer or find
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Helping someone with psychosis and young people - Orygen, Revolution in Mind
Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.
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Anaphylaxis and Treatment of an Anaphylactic Reaction
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Anaphylaxis and Treatment of an Anaphylactic Reaction
Anaphylaxis is the most severe type of allergic reaction that can occur and can be potentially life-threatening. So, when any one of the 4,000 people in Australia who experience an anaphylaxis each year have an anaphylactic reaction, it is a medical emergency (ARC 2016).
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Anaphylaxis Adrenaline (Epipen), Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone | Australian Sports Anti-doping Authority - ASADA
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can be rapid in onset and in very rare cases result in death. Anaphylaxis is commonly caused by triggers such as nuts, shellfish, stinging insects and some medications. In some cases no trigger can be identified.Status of medication in sportAdrenaline Adrenaline is prohibited in-competition and requires a Therapeutic Use
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Pulmonary artery catheters for adult patients in intensive care | Cochrane
A pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) is a device utilized in intensive care units (ICU) to measure the pressures in the heart and lung blood vessels and to monitor patients. The catheter is inserted into the right side of the heart through a line placed in a large blood vessel in the neck or groin and is positioned into the pulmonary artery. Complications are uncommon and are mainly related to line insertion. Occasionally bleeding inside the lung and changes in heart rhythm have been reported, but death associated with a PAC is rare. The objective of this systematic review was to provide an up-to-date assessment of evidence on the effectiveness of PAC on death rates, days spent in ICU, days spent in hospital, and cost of care for adult ICU patients.
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Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) Signs and Symptoms
Low blood pressure or hypotension occurs when the force at which the heart pumps blood through the arteries falls. Hypotension can present with various symptoms: from nausea, dizziness to heart palpitations. Checking blood pressure is an important part of evaluating yourself or your patient.
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Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) Signs and Symptoms
Low blood pressure or hypotension occurs when the force at which the heart pumps blood through the arteries falls. Hypotension can present with various symptoms: from nausea, dizziness to heart palpitations. Checking blood pressure is an important part of evaluating yourself or your patient.
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Hypovolaemia: Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest Series
Absolute hypovolaemia is the term used to describe loss of volume of fluid from the body, such as that which occurs during haemorrhage. Relative hypovolaemia is the term used when there is shifting or inappropriate redistribution of body fluids, as in major burn trauma.
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What is Dengue? Mosquito Transmitted Diseases
Dengue is caused by the dengue virus, of which there are at least four genotypes. Infection gives lifelong immunity to the infecting type but not to any of the others; infection with any of which may lead to more severe disease.
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Supporting People Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The reality is, however, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very real phenomenon. It’s not a new ‘fad’ or a ‘cosmetic diagnosis’ invented by pharmaceutical companies to push the increased use of medication, or by barristers as an excuse to get people off serious charges in court.
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