subject: Discussiov About Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [print this page] Author: anneyshine Author: anneyshine
Parents who are anticipating undergoing a high-risk, complicated pregnancy in order to have children understand that if they chose to become pregnant, they also may be at risk for delivering an infant who is extremely premature. Parents wonder whether an infant born at the edge of viability should receive all the heroics that neonatal technology can offer, just supportive care, or something in between. How are those difficult decisions made? I encourage parents to arrange a visit with their hospital's neonatal intensive care unit before becoming pregnant. They should ask to speak with the supervising physician about what laws apply in their state to the "window of uncertainty," that period of time during which viability is possible, but very hard to predict. Parents will want to know whether they can trust that their infant's doctors will be dedicated to working closely with them.Trauma to the spine mostly occurs due to high velocity accidents like vehicular accidents and fall from height. It may not happen as an isolated injury; associated abdominal, chest and head injuries may also be seen. Intra-abdominal bleeding and bleeding inside chest will require urgent attention; but associated spinal injuries have to be supported during that period to prevent further neurological damage. Traumatic injuries to spine are increasing in number in these days and deaths out number any other form of death.
There are about 1500 species of scorpion in the world; but we come across about fifty varieties of it. These are found both in tropical and temperate climates; more so, in countries like India and Latin America. The usual habitat is the cracks and crevices in the buildings, woods and in the dumping. Furthermore, scorpions can be found outside their normal range of distribution, i.e., when they accidentally crawl into luggage, boxes, containers, or shoes and are unwittingly transported home via human travelers. It is a poisonous arthropod. These usually come out at night and stung accidentally. Sometimes they are found hiding inside the shoes, and an unmindful wearing of shoes makes the person its victim.Each year 700,000 people suffer from a stroke. The leading cause of long term disabilities in the U.S. they are also the 3rd in leading cause of death lagging just behind heart disease and cancer. Early treatment of stroke can help minimize damage to the brain and improve the patient's prognosis. Every minute counts so getting to the hospital is imperative for early treatment. Being aware of the warning signs is one way to get help fast if you or someone you love has one.
f you or someone you know has one or more of these symptoms you need to act fast. Stroke damage occurs when the blood flow is cut off from the brain. The longer you wait for treatment the greater the damage. Immediate treatment can save lives and improve the chances for successful recovery.The sting is usually not reported in India and treated with folk remedies; except severe ones. It causes severe pain, burning sensation, local swelling in mild to moderate cases; in severe cases patient may have vomiting, sweating and shock. It may also cause myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, pulmonary edema, blurring of vision, diarrhea, excessive salivation and respiratory arrest etc. Lately it may cause kidney damage if more toxins have been injected.Through washing of the site, ice compress and local anesthetic injection; and in some cases antihistamine, steroid and intravenous fluid administration may be required. Sometimes, administration of antivenin may be required. Kidney functions have to be monitored carefully in cases of severe envenomation. Sometimes it may take the life of the patient.About the Author:
