Tag: Unconsciousness
Unconsciousness Any disturbance with the normal functioning of the brain and the nerves can bring about unconsciousness. It may be due not only to some disease of or injury …
Alcohol Poisoning Alcohol (ethanol) is a drug of addiction that depresses the activity of the central nervous system. Prolonged intake can result in impairment of physical and mental abilities, …
Effects of Gas Inhalation and its first aid treatment- Poisoning Gas Effects Carbon monoxide acute – Dusky skin with a faint red tinge, rapid, distressed breathing, impairment …
Household poisoning A number of household items are actually poisons, e.g. insecticides, pesticides, bleaching powder or solution , acids, kerosene, turpentine , glue, paraffin, alcohol, etc. chemical burn or …
Mechanisms of Action of Poisons- Poisoning Poison Mechanism of action Ingested poisons – They act directly on the digestive tract causing pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Corrosive poisons …
Bee and Wasp bites Bees and wasps are the most harmful amongst all insects. Their stings have one type of poison in small quantity. Some people could be very …
Hypothermia Fall of the body temperature below 35 degree C is called hypothermia. Mild and moderate cases are reversible, but recovery is unlikely if the body temperature falls below …
