Even if future dads in childhood just inhale cigarette smoke because of their fathers, this already poses a threat to unborn children. Such babies subsequently suffer from asthma more often. Researchers from the University of Melbourne have found that a child’s risk of experiencing asthma is higher if his father himself breathed tobacco smoke as…
Multiple organ failure is the simultaneous or sequential defeat of several systems with the initial predominance of symptoms of failure of one of them. The defining signs are cyanosis, shortness of breath, edema, anuria, hypotension, shock. The diagnosis is established on the basis of the clinical picture, laboratory and hardware examination data. Specific treatment: support…
Post-intensive care syndrome is a complex of pathological conditions that have developed or worsened in connection with intensive care and restrict daily activity. It is manifested by memory disorders, depression, dissomnia, polymyoneuropathy, dysphagia, decreased physical endurance. It is diagnosed on the basis of medical history, stress tests, EEG data, ENMG, neuropsychological examination. Treatment involves active…
Poisoning with toxic chemicals is an acute intoxication caused by transdermal, inhalation or oral intake of toxic substances of this group. The clinical picture depends on which kind of xenobiotic caused the lesion. Common signs include vomiting, nausea, headache and abdominal pain, respiratory disorders, cardiac activity, convulsions, phenomena of multiple organ failure. Pathology is diagnosed…
Poisoning by poisonous plants is an acute or chronic intoxication caused by poisons contained in herbs, flowers, parts of bushes, trees. Clinical symptoms vary depending on the type of plant. Poisoning can occur with a predominance of cholinolytic or nicotine-like syndrome, signs of damage to the heart, kidneys, liver, skin, digestive system. It is diagnosed…
Alkali poisoning is a pathological condition caused by ingestion of caustic soda, concentrated ammonia, potash, caustic soda. In rare cases, inhalation forms of the lesion are noted. Symptoms include traces of chemical burns in and around the mouth, severe pain, swelling of the upper respiratory tract and esophagus, shock. Pathology is diagnosed on the basis…
Cyanide poisoning is acute intoxication caused by ingestion or inhalation of cyanide compounds. The clinical picture develops rapidly in 15-30 minutes. There is numbness of the mucous membranes, a metallic taste in the mouth, compression in the chest, general weakness, respiratory disorders, consciousness. Later, seizures, bradycardia, respiratory and cardiac arrest develop. Pathology is diagnosed according…
Chlorine poisoning is an acute intoxication that occurs when the victim is in an area with a gas concentration above 8 mg / m3. Signs of damage develop when inhaling the toxicant and its contact with unprotected skin. Main symptoms: chest pain, cough without sputum separation, lacrimation, signs of conjunctivitis, coordination disorder. Toxic pulmonary edema…
