Myocardial Infarction Myocardial Infarction is the term for an event commonly known as a “HEART ATTACK”. It occurs when blood stops flowing properly to part of the heart and the heart muscle is injured due to not receiving enough oxygen. Usually this is because one of the coronary arteries that supplies blood to the heart develops […]
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), is an emergency procedure performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. It is indicated in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or abnormal breathing.CPR involves […]
Urinary Tract Infection Urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as microbial colonization of urine and tissue invasion along the urinary tract. A part from bacteria,yeast, fungi and viruses may produce urinary infection. Significant Bacteriuria is said to exist when a bacteria count is over 100,000 organisms / ml in a fresh “clean catch” midstream specimen […]
Acute Renal Failure (ARF) Acute renal failure is the rapid loss your kidneys’ ability to remove waste and help balance fluids and electrolytes in your body. In this case, rapid means within 7 days. Causes of Acute Renal Failure (ARF) Pre-renal causes Pre-renal causes include systemic causes, such as low blood volume, low blood pressure, heart failure, liver cirrhosis […]