Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
…Carbon Monoxide poisoning? According to the Department of Health, the commonest symptoms and signs, and their approximate frequency in CO poisoning are: Headache – 90% Nausea and vomiting – 50%…
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8 Ways to Reduce Plastic Usage
…here are some really quick and easy wins that can get you reducing your single-use plastic consumption straight away! 1. Buy loose fruit and vegetables Supermarkets often have packaging…
Stress Awareness
…methods of avoiding or dealing with stress. I have shared a few techniques I use, I hope some of them will be of use to you. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/reduce-stress/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/reduce-stress/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/reduce-stress/ https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-psychological-therapies-service/…
Acute Thermal Burn Injury
…healing Reduce oedema Prevent extension of the burn Reduce hospital stay Reduce need for surgery Reduce wound infection We tend to treat severe burns only but each case is assessed…
Crush Injury and Compartment Syndrome
Info for Patients A crush injury can cause bleeding, bruising, fractured bones, open wound, nerve injury, infection or compartment syndrome. Compartment syndrome is caused following the initial crush injury and…
Snippets from the Research World
…symptoms. More research is certainly required but the ability to capture specific VOCs in exhaled breath in operational setting provides a tool to further explore the dose-response relationship. It also…