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Tracheostomy, There are increasing numbers of patients, both in hospital and the community, who have tracheostomy tubes. A tracheostomy provides direct access to the trachea...
Morning After Pill and Emergency Contraception, Book now Where can I get emergency contraceptives? In the UK the emergency contraceptive pills are avai...
Emergency Contraceptives, The Yupze method is therefore no longer a standard emergency contraceptive (EC). Mifepristone may also be used as an emergency contraceptive but...
Hypertensive Emergencies, Accelerated hypertension is a hypertensive emergency. There is a recent increase in blood pressure to very high levels (≥180 mm Hg systolic and ≥120 mm Hg...
Compared with an emergency tracheostomy, it is quicker and easier to perform and associated with fewer complications. [ 1 ] It is a relatively quick procedure, taking up to about two minutes ...
Complications include destruction of the thyroid cartilage, acute upper airway collapse and obstruction necessitating emergency tracheostomy. [ 3 ] Severe inflammatory changes affecting ...
Oncological Emergencies (Types and Treatment), Most oncological emergencies can be classified as metabolic, haematological, structural, or treatment-related [ 1 ] . , Cancers Mal...
Surgical Emergencies in Childhood, It is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in children aged 5 months to 3 years. [ 1 ] It accounts for 25% of all abdominal surgical eme...
Hypoglycaemia (Emergency Treatment and Management), The patient must be admitted to hospital if hypoglycaemia is caused by an oral antidiabetic drug, because the hypoglycaemic effects of thes...
Management may involve secretion control, intubation or surgical airway (eg, cricothyroidotomy, emergency tracheostomy). Establish a clear airway (chin lift or jaw thrust) but protect the ...
This is caused by the diphtheritic membrane and peripharyngeal oedema causing the 'strangling', and emergency tracheostomy may be required. Prognosis Overall, ...
A ventilator is a machine that is mechanically operated to maintain the flow of oxygen and air into and out of the lungs. Tracheostomy In severe cases, if the epiglottis is swollen an...
Laryngoscopy in these patients should only be performed in areas such as operating theatres which are prepared for intubation or tracheostomy in the event of upper airway obstruction. Late...
Intubation is likely to be difficult to achieve so experienced anaesthetic input may be needed; emergency cricothyroidotomy / tracheostomy may be necessary. The patient's re...
Peroral surgical drainage of the abscess by incision under anaesthetic (or without anaesthetic in an emergency) is often required. [ 6 ] An ENT specialist may also perform a tracheostomy...
It has been used amongst first responders in North America successfully [ 8 ] but its use in the pre-hospital setting can also be associated with serious complications such as aspiration pneumonitis,...
So it's important to get them to see a doctor in case they need emergency treatment. What to look for Warm, dry skin. Rapid pulse and breathing. Fruity sweet breath.
See separate leaflet called NHS and Other Care Options for more information about healthcare options in the UK. Emergencies In an emergency, call 999 . This is an immediate a...
Can the intrauterine device be used as emergency contraception? The IUD is a very effective form of emergency contraception which is effective for up to five days after you have h...
People who need to be seen in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. People who need family planning services. People who need hospital treatment for most infectious diseases,...