STROKE

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STROKE A stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks an artery supplying part of the brain, or by bleeding from a leaking vessel into the brain. It occurs…

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DIABETES

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DIABETES Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the pancreas cannot create sufficient insulin (type 1 or insulin-dependent diabetes) or in which insulin is not effective (type 2 or non–insulin-dependent…

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INHALATION INJURIES

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INHALATION INJURIES Inhalation injuries include thermal (heat) and chemical (smoke, noxious gas) inhalations. A third type of inhalation injury is aspiration (inhalation) of stomach contents; blood; or ocean, river, lake,…

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SHOCK

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SHOCK Shock is a condition in which the blood supply (which carries oxygen and nutrients) to various organs of the body is insufficient to meet metabolic demands. The signs and…

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AMPUTATION

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AMPUTATION Amputation is detachment of a body part, such as an ear, finger, or foot. It is usually associated with a serious force or crushing injury, such as an animal…

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SEIZURE

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SEIZURE A seizure (“fit”; epilepsy) represents vigorous involuntary muscle activity and altered consciousness associated with abnormal electrical discharges within the brain. It may be caused by a number of underlying…

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GENERAL FIRST-AID PRINCIPLES

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GENERAL FIRST-AID PRINCIPLES In all first-aid situations, the rescuer must remain calm. If you panic, you will lose control of the victim, as well as of yourself. To establish authority,…

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ALLERGIC REACTION

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ALLERGIC REACTION A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) can be life-threatening. It is caused by exposure to insect and animal venoms (such as wasp or jellyfish stings), plant products, medications, or…

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CHEST PAIN

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CHEST PAIN Chest pain may be a manifestation of a variety of disorders, ranging from a harmless chest cold or heartburn to a life-threatening heart attack. To try to attain…

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