Burns

Burns

by | Oct 21, 2023 | Medical emergencies | 0 comments

Patients with burns are trauma patients and must be promptly treated according to the trauma algorithm! Burns are injuries caused by high temperature that exceeds the tolerance limit of the body (45°C). The average adult has 1.5 to 2 m2 of skin. It is undeniably...
Hyperthermia

Hyperthermia

by | Oct 21, 2023 | Medical emergencies | 0 comments

Hyperthermia is a condition that occurs as a result of high temperatures or prolonged exposure to heat. It disrupts the body’s ability to regulate temperature, due to which the body loses its natural cooling ability. Some medical conditions can reduce sweating,...
Hypothermia

Hypothermia

by | Oct 21, 2023 | Medical emergencies | 0 comments

Hypothermia, prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia, a condition in which the body temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius. The severity of the condition can depend on a variety of factors, including the rate at which hypothermia occurs and...
Carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning

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Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless toxic gas that is a product of combustion. Inhaling this gas can damage red blood cells, preventing them from effectively carrying oxygen to body tissues. Exposure to carbon monoxide most often occurs indoors,...
Electric shock

Electric shock

by | Oct 21, 2023 | Medical emergencies | 0 comments

Electric shock can cause life-threatening injuries and depends on various factors. Injuries caused by electric shock depend on the type of current (AC or DC), the voltage of the current passing through the body, the general health of the injured person, the path taken...