Growth plates refer to softer regions of a child’s bones where growth takes place. Growth plates are situated at each end of every bone and are also the softest and weakest parts of the skeletons; they may even be weaker than the tendons and ligaments surrounding them at times. Since growth plates are very delicate, […]
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Most if not all head injuries are potentially dangerous because the head houses the brain which is the central hub of the nervous system and any injury to the head could possibly result in irreversible damage to the brain and its underlying tissue. If not immediately and properly treated, injuries that seem minor could turn
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Cardiovascular emergencies are severe life – threatening conditions that need to be swiftly identified and cared for in order to reduce the chances of irreversible damage and death. The two most common pathologic cardiac emergencies involving the cardiovascular system that can potentially incapacitate if not possibly kill an individual are heart attacks and stroke. With
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Chronic cough that lasts for eight weeks or more can disrupt your sleep patterns and make you feel fatigues throughout the day due to lack of sleep. Severe causes may also involve vomiting, lightheadedness and rib fractures. Although, it is usually difficult to determine the exact trigger of the cough, the problem is most commonly
Infant feeding problem refers to a condition in which the child does not have interest in feeding or is not able to obtain enough nutrition through breast feeding or bottle-feeding. An infant with infant feeding problems may refuse a bottle or breast, have abdominal bloating, abdominal swelling, hunger, excessive gas, spitting up, diarrhoea, constipation, inability to gain
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Rashes in children appear as changes in skin colour or texture. Rashes in children may be generalized or localized depending on the cause of the condition. A localized rash refers to a rash affecting only a single part of the body, whereas a generalized rash may appear on several areas of the child’s body. Common causes of
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Syrup of ipecac may soon be thrown out from the medicine cabinet. In the past, ipecac was a household staple commonly used to induce vomiting in victims of poisoning. But recently, the American Academy of Paediatrics no longer recommends the use of syrup of ipecac for first aid of accidental poisoning at home. Clinical experience shows that
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Unconsciousness refers to a state at which the casualty is not able to respond to any external activity—this is also known as comatose state or just coma. The person may not be responsive to people or certain actions by being either confused or unaware mentally. A change in a person’s awareness is called altered mental
The spinal cord is a major part of the central nervous system that plays a crucial role in sending nerve impulses from the brain to the different parts of the body as well as receiving information from receptor sites. Injury or damage to the spinal cord can greatly impact and even lead to loss of
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In order to figure out why you are short of breath, you have to understand the contributing factors and conditions that may cause you to become breathless. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes to help prevent or manage victims of shortness of breath enrol in workplace approved training programs. There are two aspects of breathing: Ventilation
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