Although our brains are divided into two halves, they are not at all ideally equal in size and shape. And a new study explains why. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute in Germany have found out why there is no symmetry between the two hemispheres in the human brain. Some functions of our body are…
Septic shock is a severe pathological condition that occurs when bacterial endotoxins enter the bloodstream massively. It is accompanied by tissue hypoperfusion, a critical decrease in blood pressure and symptoms of multiple organ failure. The diagnosis is made on the basis of a general clinical picture that combines signs of lung damage, cardiovascular system (CVC),…
Refeeding syndrome is a symptom complex that develops at the stage of withdrawal from starvation, characterized by life-threatening electrolyte and multiple organ disorders. It is accompanied by dysfunction of the cardiovascular (arrhythmia, edema), respiratory (tachypnea), digestive (vomiting, flatulence), nervous (convulsions, disorders of consciousness) and other systems up to a fatal outcome. Diagnostics includes laboratory tests (blood…
Respiratory acidosis is a decrease in the blood hydrogen index of less than 7.35, which is caused by excessive accumulation of carbon dioxide in the body. The condition develops against the background of bronchopulmonary pathology, neurological diseases, iatrogenic factors. It is manifested by respiratory insufficiency, depression of the higher functions of the central nervous system,…
Respiratory alkalosis is an increase in blood pH of more than 7.45 against the background of an absolute decrease in the partial voltage of carbon dioxide (pCO2) of less than 35 mm Hg. The condition occurs against the background of hyperventilation in cerebral pathology, bronchopulmonary diseases, negative iatrogenic factors. Symptoms of alkalosis include impaired consciousness,…
Postresuscitation encephalopathy is a component of post-resuscitation disease, which is manifested by a number of neurological and psychological disorders. It is characterized by damage to the tissues of the central nervous system. The clinical picture is diverse, the main symptoms include hyperkinesis, visual disturbances, frontal ataxia, amenative delirious psychoses and convulsive seizures. Pathology is diagnosed…
Post-resuscitation disease is a specific condition of the body that occurs after successful resuscitation measures. It is caused by temporary total tissue ischemia and blood flow restoration syndrome. It is manifested by a marked increase in the concentration of blood enzymes, hypoperfusion, a decrease in CBV, the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation, multiple organ failure.…
Lightning injuries is an electrical injury caused by exposure to a sequential stream of atmospheric electricity discharges. Leads to the development of arrhythmia, neurological disorders, skin burns. Possible ruptures of internal organs, loss of vision or hearing. The clinical picture of the lesion depends on which structure was affected by the traumatic factor. Pathology is…
