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There are many causes of cerebral hypoxia. These include, but are not limited to:.Asphyxiation caused by smoke inhalation Carbon monoxide poisoning Cardiac arrest(when the heart stops pumping) Choking Complications of general anesthesia Compressio...
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An acute upper airway obstruction is a blockage of the upper airway, which can be in the trachea, voice box(laryngeal), or throat(pharyngeal) areas.
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Detailed information on airway obstruction and children, including choking, suffocation, and strangulation
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Sudden cardiac death(SCD) is an unexpected death due to heart problems, which occurs within one hour from the start of any cardiac-related symptoms. SCD is sometimes called cardiac arrest.When the heart suddenly stops beating effectively and breat...
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Discusses the causes of sudden cardiac death and tips for how to prevent it.In most cases, death is the expected conclusion to a difficult illness. Sometimes, though, it comes unpredictably and swiftly. Doctors define sudden death as an abrupt, unexpected natural death that ends life less than an hour after final symptoms first develop in a person who does not have a condition that seems rapidly fatal.
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The majority of cardiac attacks occur at home, so being prepared could save a life. Options include learning CPR, owning a defibrillator, and having an emergency plan.
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Detailed information on the most common cardiovascular diseases, including full-page descriptions detailing the most common types of heart disease, related symptoms, diagnostic, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, ICDs, and treatment information
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The chance of a woman having a cardiac episode while exercising is extremely small, especially for active, healthy women who exercise regularly.
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Bystanders using defibrillators on cardiac arrest victims double their chances of survival. A new type of defibrillator provides audio guidance to help bystanders use the device properly.
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Victims of cardiac arrest who received only chest compressions, without interruption for breaths, had a much lower risk of suffering neurological damage as a result of the attack.
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A guide to the American Heart Association's new, simplified CPR recommendations. Includes a clip and save illustrated wallet key.
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Many instances of "sudden" cardiac arrest are not sudden at all. In the majority of occurrences there is at least one warning sign before the event: chest pain, shortness of breah, nausea, and dizziness are the most common ones.
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Breathing in carbon monoxide is very dangerous. It is the leading cause of poisoning death in the United States.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure.
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Carbon monoxide(CO) poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide gas is inhaled. CO is a colorless, odorless, highly poisonous gas that is produced by incomplete combustion.
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Detailed information on carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas which can be created whenever a fuel (such as wood, gasoline, coal, natural gas, or kerosene) is burning. Breathing in carbon monoxide fumes not only prevents oxygen from being used properly by the body, but, also causes harm to the central nervous system. Persons with existing health problems such as heart and lung disease are especially vulnerable, as are infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
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Detailed information on carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas which can be created whenever a fuel (such as wood, gasoline, coal, natural gas, or kerosene) is burning. Breathing in carbon monoxide fumes not only prevents oxygen from being used properly by the body, but, also causes harm to the central nervous system. Persons with existing health problems such as heart and lung disease are especially vulnerable, as are infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
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Research suggests that survivors of carbon monoxide poisoning face a higher risk of heart damage that could lead to cardiovascular illness.
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As winter begins, carbon monoxide poisoning from heating elements can be a risk. Four important dos and don'ts.
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Stridor is an abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or voice box(larynx). It is usually heard when taking in a breath.Breathing sounds- abnormal; Extrathoracic airway obstruction.Children are at higher ...
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