Hemorrhagic Shock : Risk Factors
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Gastrointestinal bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract, which extends from the mouth to the large bowel. The degree of bleeding can range from nearly undetectable to acute, massive, and life-threatening. Bleeding may come from any site along the gastrointestinal tract, but is often divided into: Upper GI bleeding: The upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract is located between the mouth and outflow tract of the stomach. Lower GI bleeding: The lower GI tract is located from the outflow tract of the stomach to the anus (small and large bowel included).
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GI bleeding studies uses radioactive materials in the investigation of bleeding from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These studies go under various names such as " GI bleeding scans " or " Tagged red blood cell scans.
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Patients taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may be at increased risk for gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly if they are also taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
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Detailed information on preventing unintentional injuries
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Statistics relating to unintentional injuries
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Scrapes and sprains are a fact of life for most children, so it’s good to know what to do when they come home with a minor injury.
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Trampolines are popular. Thousands of children are rocketing skyward, and trampoline injuries are also on the rise.
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Children in households where a parent lives with another unrelated adult are at much greater risk of death from an injury suffered in the home.
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Detailed information on neurological trauma in children
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Psychiatric diagnosis may be neglected in emergency rooms, where, in addition, people of color are less likely to be diagnosed with a pyschiatric condition than whites.
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Understanding Uterine BleedingHeavy or irregular bleeding between periods can happen for different reasons. Hormonal imbalance and uterine growths are two of the most common problems.
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