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Shock, hypovolemic
Shock due to a decrease in blood volume. This is the #1 cause of shock. It can be due to loss of blood from bleeding, loss of blood plasma through severe burns, and dehydration. The treatment, first and foremost, is prompt intravenous…
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Show more- Embolism, pulmonary The obstruction of the pulmonary artery or a branch of it leading to the lungs by a blood clot, usually from…
- Ear infection, middle (acute) Acute middle ear infection, medically called acute otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear. Acute…
- Flood readiness Getting ready for a possible flood. Here are some basic steps to take to prepare well in advance for a…
- Germanium A nonessential trace element that has caused nephrotoxicity (kidney injury) and death when used chronically…
- Insulinoma A tumor of the beta cells in areas of the pancreas called the islets of Langerhans. Although not usually…
- Cyanide >First, get fresh air by leaving the area where the cyanide was released. Moving to an area with fresh air is…
- Test, CA 125 See: CA 125
- MPO deficiency Myeloperoxidase deficiency
- Minimal change nephrotic syndrome See: Minimal change disease
- Albright syndrome Tough white fibrous tissue. The tunica albuginea of the testis, for example, is the layer of dense whitish…
- Tetraethyl lead Tetraethyl lead.
- Homeostasis A property of cells, tissues, and organisms that allows the maintenance and regulation of the stability and…