Bites, Human: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Bites, Human: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Tags: Emergency, Wound, Animal Bite, Human Bite, Emergency Medicine, First Aid and Emergency, Nature
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 4:23 am By:
Exact incidence of human bite wounds is unknown & many cases do not come to medical attention. More about human bites. http://bit.ly/blz7YY
HPV Vaccine: Cost-effective Way to Prevent Anal Cancer - eMedicineHealth - experts in everyday emergencies, first aid and health information
emedicinehealth.com — “Health information for consumers on first aid for medical emergencies, accidents and injuries, symptoms and treatment of disease and health conditions, and physical and the emotional well-being that contribute to general wellness.” View full resource at emedicinehealth.com
Most Recently Shared on November 9, 2010 at 4:38 pm By:
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CBRNE - T-2 Mycotoxins: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Overview Trichothecene mycotoxins are low molecular weight (250-500 Daltons) nonvolatile compounds produced by more than 350 species of fungi. While the toxin confers survival advantage to the fungi, it is pathogenic to animals and humans. All ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 5:41 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
T-2 mycotoxin is the only mycotoxin known to have been used as a biological weapon. Learn more about T-2 mycotoxin. http://bit.ly/aVH5zg
CBRNE - Smallpox: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Smallpox (variola) represents both the zenith and nadir of human achievement. It is the only disease that has been eradicated through a concerted and extensive effort that transcended political and ideologic boundaries. Because of these efforts, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 5:36 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Smallpox represents one of the most devastating potential biological weapons ever conceived. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bmFPvH
CBRNE - Brucellosis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection transmitted from animals to humans by ingestion of infected food products, direct contact with an infected animal, or inhalation of aerosols. This last method of transmission is remarkably efficient given the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 3:55 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Brucellosis now is touted as a potential biological warfare agent. Learn more about transmission & symptoms. http://bit.ly/buANe1
Toxicity, Rodenticide: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Rodenticides are a heterogeneous group of compounds that exhibit markedly different toxicities to humans and rodents. They are among the most toxic substances regularly found in homes. The varieties of rodenticides used over the years are ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 1:54 am By:
Rodenticides that are toxic to virtually every organ system in the body have been available. Learn more. http://bit.ly/crX2Ow
Toxicity, Mushroom: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of a group of higher fungi that have evolved contemporaneously with plants for millions of years. Mushrooms are widely distributed throughout the world, and thousands of species have been identified.About 100 ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 1:13 am By:
About 100 species of mushrooms are poisonous to humans, and 15-20 mushroom species are lethal when ingested. http://bit.ly/alf6jl
Toxicity, Phencyclidine: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Phencyclidine (PCP) was originally developed for use as a general anesthetic for surgery under the trade name Sernyl in the 1950s. Its use was discontinued in humans in 1965 because it often produced postanesthetic delirium with ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 1:04 am By:
Doses of 20 mg or more of PCP may cause prolonged coma, seizures, and even death. Learn more about PCP toxicity. http://bit.ly/9OsBHk
Toxicity, Mushroom - Disulfiramlike Toxins: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Edible wild mushrooms often are gathered by foragers and prized for their taste. Occasionally, toxic mushrooms are mistaken for edible species, and human poisoning occurs. In addition, some food aficionados around the globe will intentionally eat ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2010 at 10:23 pm By:
Occasionally, toxic mushrooms are mistaken for edible species, and human poisoning occurs. http://bit.ly/akKuvc
Toxicity, Lead: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lead is a ubiquitous metal that has been used by humans for more than 3 millennia. Its toxic effects on humans are well documented in history. Early reports of toxicity in adult metal workers suggest that ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2010 at 10:08 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Lead's toxic effects on humans are well documented in history. Learn more about lead toxicity. http://bit.ly/bma97L
Plant Poisoning, Caladium, Dieffenbachia, and Philodendron: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: According to the 2006 annual report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic Exposure Surveillance System, 2,403,539 human exposures were reported, of which 64,236 (2.7%) were exposures to plants.1 Children younger than 5 ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 5:19 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Many plants and vines that are commonly grown in homes are poisonous to children when ingested. Learn what's unsafe. http://bit.ly/aI04P6
Plant Poisoning, Glycosides - Cardiac: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cardiac glycosides are found in a diverse group of plants including Digitalis purpurea and Digitalis lanata (foxgloves), Nerium oleander (common oleander), Thevetia peruviana (yellow oleander), Convallaria majalis (lily of the valley), Urginea maritima and Urginea indica ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 5:16 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Cardiac glycosides are found in a variety of plants and can be toxic to humans when ingested. Learn what to watch for. http://bit.ly/aQSomj
Plant Poisoning, Alkaloids - Quinolizidine and Isoquinoline: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Alkaloids are alkali-like compounds that form salts with acids and contain nitrogen, generally in heterocyclic and/or ring structures. Found in a wide variety of plants, animals, and fungi, many alkaloids have medicinal and toxic properties.Quinolizidine and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 5:14 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Plants that contain quinolizidine alkaloids can cause toxicity in humans. Learn what plants to avoid & poison symptoms. http://bit.ly/a9TitF
Pneumonia, Immunocompromised: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pneumonia in the immunocompromised host involves infection and inflammation of the lower respiratory tract. Regardless of the reason for altered immune function, pneumonia carries a high mortality rate in immunocompromised patients.1Human immunodeficiency virusPatients with human ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 4:36 am By:
Pneumonia carries a high mortality rate in immunocompromised patients. Learn why & how it might be treated. http://bit.ly/bO31ke
Pediatrics, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development defines sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) as:The sudden death of an infant younger than 1 year of age that remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:57 am By:
The sudden death of an infant that remains unexplained may be due to sudden infant death syndrome. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c2DDyW
Toxoplasmosis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic infection in humans caused by the protozoal intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Cats are the primary hosts, while humans and other mammals serve as intermediate hosts. Infection with T gondii is common among ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:50 am By:
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic infection in humans caused by a parasite in cats. Learn about symptoms and effects. http://bit.ly/c3VdJu
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