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2009 flu pandemic
The 2009 flu pandemic or swine flu was an influenza pandemic, and the second of the two pandemics involving H1N1 influenza virus (the first of them was the 1918 flu pandemic), albeit in a ...
The 2009 flu pandemic or swine flu was an influenza pandemic, and the second of the two pandemics involving H1N1 influenza virus (the first of them was the 1918 flu pandemic), albeit in a ...
Abdominal pregnancy
An abdominal pregnancy is a form of an ectopic pregnancy where the pregnancy is implanted within the peritoneal cavity outside the fallopian tube or ovary and not located in the broad ligament.
An abdominal pregnancy is a form of an ectopic pregnancy where the pregnancy is implanted within the peritoneal cavity outside the fallopian tube or ovary and not located in the broad ligament.
Acute abdomen
The term acute abdomen refers to a sudden, severe abdominal pain of unclear etiology that is less than 24 hours in duration.
The term acute abdomen refers to a sudden, severe abdominal pain of unclear etiology that is less than 24 hours in duration.
Acute aortic syndrome
Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) describes a range of severe, painful, potentially life-threatening abnormalities of the aorta.
Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) describes a range of severe, painful, potentially life-threatening abnormalities of the aorta.
Acute coronary syndrome
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to any group of symptoms attributed to obstruction of the coronary arteries.
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to any group of symptoms attributed to obstruction of the coronary arteries.
Acute cyanosis
Cyanosis is the appearance of a blue or purple coloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to the tissues near the skin surface being low on oxygen.
Cyanosis is the appearance of a blue or purple coloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to the tissues near the skin surface being low on oxygen.
Acute kidney injury
Acute kidney injury, previously called acute renal failure, is a rapid loss of kidney function.
Acute kidney injury, previously called acute renal failure, is a rapid loss of kidney function.
Acute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis or acute pancreatic necrosis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas.
Acute pancreatitis or acute pancreatic necrosis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas.
Acute prostatitis
Acute prostatitis is relatively easy to diagnose due to its symptoms that suggest infection.
Acute prostatitis is relatively easy to diagnose due to its symptoms that suggest infection.
Acute radiation syndrome
Acute radiation syndrome, also known as radiation poisoning, radiation sickness or radiation toxicity, is a constellation of health effects which occur within several months of...
Acute radiation syndrome, also known as radiation poisoning, radiation sickness or radiation toxicity, is a constellation of health effects which occur within several months of...
Addison's disease
Addison’s disease is a rare, chronic endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones.
Addison’s disease is a rare, chronic endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones.
Adrenergic storm
An adrenergic storm is a sudden and dramatic increase in serum levels of the catecholamines adrenalin and noradrenalin (also known as epinephrine and norepinephrine respectively), with a less si...
An adrenergic storm is a sudden and dramatic increase in serum levels of the catecholamines adrenalin and noradrenalin (also known as epinephrine and norepinephrine respectively), with a less si...
Advanced cardiac life support
Advanced cardiac life support or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) refers to a set of clinical interventions for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest, stroke and other li...
Advanced cardiac life support or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) refers to a set of clinical interventions for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest, stroke and other li...
Agonal respiration
Agonal respiration is an abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by shallow, slow, irregular inspirations followed by irregular pauses.
Agonal respiration is an abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by shallow, slow, irregular inspirations followed by irregular pauses.
Air embolism
An air embolism, or more generally gas embolism, is a pathological condition caused by gas bubbles in a vascular system.
An air embolism, or more generally gas embolism, is a pathological condition caused by gas bubbles in a vascular system.
Amnesic shellfish poisoning
Amnesic shellfish poisoning is a human illness caused by consumption of the marine biotoxin called domoic acid.
Amnesic shellfish poisoning is a human illness caused by consumption of the marine biotoxin called domoic acid.
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is defined as "a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death".
Anaphylaxis is defined as "a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death".
Angioedema
Angioedema (BE: angiooedema) or Quincke's edema is the rapid swelling (edema) of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues.
Angioedema (BE: angiooedema) or Quincke's edema is the rapid swelling (edema) of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues.
Aortic dissection
Aortic dissection occurs when a tear in the inner wall of the aorta causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta and force the layers apart.
Aortic dissection occurs when a tear in the inner wall of the aorta causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta and force the layers apart.
Ascending cholangitis
Ascending cholangitis or acute cholangitis (or sometimes cholangitis without a modifier - from Greek chol-, bile + ang-, vessel + itis-, inflammation) is an infection of ...
Ascending cholangitis or acute cholangitis (or sometimes cholangitis without a modifier - from Greek chol-, bile + ang-, vessel + itis-, inflammation) is an infection of ...
Asphyxia
Asphyxia or asphyxiation is a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from being unable to breathe normally.
Asphyxia or asphyxiation is a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from being unable to breathe normally.
Asystole
In medicine, asystole (colloquially known as flatline) is a state of no cardiac electrical activity, hence no contractions of the myocardium and no cardiac output or blood flow.
In medicine, asystole (colloquially known as flatline) is a state of no cardiac electrical activity, hence no contractions of the myocardium and no cardiac output or blood flow.
Autonomic dysreflexia
Autonomic dysreflexia, also known as autonomic hyperreflexia, is a potentially life threatening condition which can be considered a medical emergency requiring immediate attention.
Autonomic dysreflexia, also known as autonomic hyperreflexia, is a potentially life threatening condition which can be considered a medical emergency requiring immediate attention.
Avulsion injury
In medicine, an avulsion is an injury in which a body structure is forcibly detached.
In medicine, an avulsion is an injury in which a body structure is forcibly detached.
Ballistic trauma
The term ballistic trauma refers to a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions.
The term ballistic trauma refers to a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions.
Barotrauma
Barotrauma is physical damage to body tissues caused by a difference in pressure between an air space inside or beside the body and the surrounding fluid.
Barotrauma is physical damage to body tissues caused by a difference in pressure between an air space inside or beside the body and the surrounding fluid.
Baux score
The Baux score is a system used by medical professionals to predict the chance of mortality due to a patient suffering severe burns.
The Baux score is a system used by medical professionals to predict the chance of mortality due to a patient suffering severe burns.
Blast injury
A blast injury is a complex type of physical trauma resulting from direct or indirect exposure to an explosion.
A blast injury is a complex type of physical trauma resulting from direct or indirect exposure to an explosion.
Bleeding
Bleeding, technically known as hemorrhaging or haemorrhaging, is the loss of blood or blood escape from the circulatory system.
Bleeding, technically known as hemorrhaging or haemorrhaging, is the loss of blood or blood escape from the circulatory system.
Blunt trauma
In medical terminology, blunt trauma, blunt injury, non-penetrating trauma or blunt force trauma refers to a type of physical trauma caused to a body part, either by impact, i...
In medical terminology, blunt trauma, blunt injury, non-penetrating trauma or blunt force trauma refers to a type of physical trauma caused to a body part, either by impact, i...
Bowel obstruction
Bowel obstruction is a mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines, preventing the normal transit of the products of digestion.
Bowel obstruction is a mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines, preventing the normal transit of the products of digestion.
Burn
A burn is a type of injury to flesh caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation or friction.
A burn is a type of injury to flesh caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation or friction.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs after enough inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO).
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs after enough inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO).
Cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest, is the cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively.
Cardiac arrest, is the cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively.
Cardiac dysrhythmia
Cardiac dysrhythmia (also known as arrhythmia and irregular heartbeat) is any of a large and heterogeneous group of conditions in which there is abnormal electrical activity in the heart.
Cardiac dysrhythmia (also known as arrhythmia and irregular heartbeat) is any of a large and heterogeneous group of conditions in which there is abnormal electrical activity in the heart.
Cardiac tamponade
Cardiac tamponade, also known as pericardial tamponade, is an acute type of pericardial effusion in which fluid accumulates in the pericardium.
Cardiac tamponade, also known as pericardial tamponade, is an acute type of pericardial effusion in which fluid accumulates in the pericardium.
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock is based upon an inadequate circulation of blood due to primary failure of the ventricles of the heart to function effectively.
Cardiogenic shock is based upon an inadequate circulation of blood due to primary failure of the ventricles of the heart to function effectively.
Carotid artery dissection
Carotid artery dissection is a separation of the layers of the artery wall supplying oxygen-bearing blood to the head and brain, and is the most common cause of stroke in young adults.
Carotid artery dissection is a separation of the layers of the artery wall supplying oxygen-bearing blood to the head and brain, and is the most common cause of stroke in young adults.
Catamenial pneumothorax
Catamenial pneumothorax is a condition of collapsed lung (pneumothorax) occurring in conjunction with menstrual periods (catamenial refers to menstruation), believed to be caused primarily by e...
Catamenial pneumothorax is a condition of collapsed lung (pneumothorax) occurring in conjunction with menstrual periods (catamenial refers to menstruation), believed to be caused primarily by e...
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) is an electrophysiological disorder of the heart that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals.
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) is an electrophysiological disorder of the heart that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals.
Cervical pregnancy
A Cervical pregnancy is an ectopic pregnancy that has implanted in the uterine endocervix.
A Cervical pregnancy is an ectopic pregnancy that has implanted in the uterine endocervix.
Chemical burn
A chemical burn occurs when living tissue is exposed to a corrosive substance such as a strong acid or base.
A chemical burn occurs when living tissue is exposed to a corrosive substance such as a strong acid or base.
Choking
Choking is the mechanical obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs.
Choking is the mechanical obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs.
Chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing inflammation of the pancreas that alters its normal structure and functions.
Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing inflammation of the pancreas that alters its normal structure and functions.
Circulatory collapse
A circulatory collapse is defined as a general or specific failure of the circulation, either cardiac or peripheral in nature.
A circulatory collapse is defined as a general or specific failure of the circulation, either cardiac or peripheral in nature.
Complex partial status epilepticus
Complex partial status epilepticus (CPSE) is one of the non-convulsive forms of status epilepticus, a rare form of epilepsy defined by its recurrent nature.
Complex partial status epilepticus (CPSE) is one of the non-convulsive forms of status epilepticus, a rare form of epilepsy defined by its recurrent nature.
Decompression sickness
Decompression sickness describes a condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurisation.
Decompression sickness describes a condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurisation.
Delirium tremens
Delirium tremens (Latin for "shaking frenzy", also referred to as The DTs, "the horrors" or "the shakes.
Delirium tremens (Latin for "shaking frenzy", also referred to as The DTs, "the horrors" or "the shakes.
Dental trauma
Dental trauma refers to trauma to the face, mouth, and especially the teeth lips and periodontium.
Dental trauma refers to trauma to the face, mouth, and especially the teeth lips and periodontium.
Deodorant Burn
A deodorant burn is a burn inflicted by an aerosol.
A deodorant burn is a burn inflicted by an aerosol.
Diabetic coma
Diabetic coma is a reversible form of coma found in people with diabetes mellitus.
Diabetic coma is a reversible form of coma found in people with diabetes mellitus.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a potentially life-threatening complication in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a potentially life-threatening complication in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Distributive shock
Distributive shock is defined by hypotension and generalized tissular hypoxia.
Distributive shock is defined by hypotension and generalized tissular hypoxia.
Drowning
Drowning is death from asphyxia due to suffocation caused by water entering the lungs and preventing the absorption of oxygen leading to cerebral hypoxia.
Drowning is death from asphyxia due to suffocation caused by water entering the lungs and preventing the absorption of oxygen leading to cerebral hypoxia.
Drug overdose
The term drug overdose describes the ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced.
The term drug overdose describes the ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced.
Eclampsia
Eclampsia (Greek, "shining forth"), an acute and life-threatening complication of pregnancy, is characterized by the appearance of tonic-clonic seizures, usually in a patient who had develope...
Eclampsia (Greek, "shining forth"), an acute and life-threatening complication of pregnancy, is characterized by the appearance of tonic-clonic seizures, usually in a patient who had develope...
Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy, or eccysis, is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo implants outside the uterine cavity.
An ectopic pregnancy, or eccysis, is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo implants outside the uterine cavity.
Electric shock
Electric shock occurs upon contact of a body with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient current through the skin, muscles, or hair.
Electric shock occurs upon contact of a body with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient current through the skin, muscles, or hair.
Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis is an inflammation of the internal coats of the eye.
Endophthalmitis is an inflammation of the internal coats of the eye.
Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis — the flap at the base of the tongue that keeps food from going into the trachea (windpipe).
Epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis — the flap at the base of the tongue that keeps food from going into the trachea (windpipe).
Epilepsia partialis continua
Epilepsia partialis continua (also called Kojevnikov's epilepsia) is a rare type of brain disorder in which a patient experiences recurrent motor epileptic seizures that are focal (hands and fac...
Epilepsia partialis continua (also called Kojevnikov's epilepsia) is a rare type of brain disorder in which a patient experiences recurrent motor epileptic seizures that are focal (hands and fac...
Excited delirium
Excited delirium is a condition that manifests as a combination of delirium, psychomotor agitation, anxiety, hallucinations, speech disturbances, disorientation, violent and bizarre behavior, in...
Excited delirium is a condition that manifests as a combination of delirium, psychomotor agitation, anxiety, hallucinations, speech disturbances, disorientation, violent and bizarre behavior, in...
Fluid replacement
Fluid replacement or fluid resuscitation is the medical practice of replenishing bodily fluid lost through sweating, bleeding, fluid shifts or other pathologic processes.
Fluid replacement or fluid resuscitation is the medical practice of replenishing bodily fluid lost through sweating, bleeding, fluid shifts or other pathologic processes.
Frostbite
Frostbite is the medical condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold.
Frostbite is the medical condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold.
Fungal meningitis
Fungal meningitis refers to meningitis caused by a fungal infection.
Fungal meningitis refers to meningitis caused by a fungal infection.
Gastrointestinal perforation
Gastrointestinal perforation is a complete penetration of the wall of the stomach, small intestine or large bowel, resulting in intestinal contents flowing into the abdominal cavity.
Gastrointestinal perforation is a complete penetration of the wall of the stomach, small intestine or large bowel, resulting in intestinal contents flowing into the abdominal cavity.
Giant cell arteritis
Giant-cell arteritis (GCA or temporal arteritis) is an inflammatory disease of blood vessels most commonly involving large and medium arteries of the head.
Giant-cell arteritis (GCA or temporal arteritis) is an inflammatory disease of blood vessels most commonly involving large and medium arteries of the head.
Giant-cell arteritis
Giant-cell arteritis or Horton disease is an inflammatory disease of blood vessels most commonly involving large and medium arteries of the head, predominately the branches of the external...
Giant-cell arteritis or Horton disease is an inflammatory disease of blood vessels most commonly involving large and medium arteries of the head, predominately the branches of the external...
Gynecologic hemorrhage
Gynecologic hemorrhage represents excessive bleeding of the female reproductive system.
Gynecologic hemorrhage represents excessive bleeding of the female reproductive system.
Heat syncope
Heat syncope is fainting as a result of overheating (syncope is the medical term for fainting).
Heat syncope is fainting as a result of overheating (syncope is the medical term for fainting).
HELLP syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening obstetric complication usually considered to be a variant of pre-eclampsia.
HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening obstetric complication usually considered to be a variant of pre-eclampsia.
Hemoperitoneum
Hemoperitoneum (sometimes also hematoperitoneum) is the presence of blood in the peritoneal cavity.
Hemoperitoneum (sometimes also hematoperitoneum) is the presence of blood in the peritoneal cavity.
Hemopneumothorax
Hemopneumothorax, or haemopneumothorax, is a medical term describing the combination of two conditions: pneumothorax, or air in the chest cavity, and hemothorax, or blood in the chest cavity.
Hemopneumothorax, or haemopneumothorax, is a medical term describing the combination of two conditions: pneumothorax, or air in the chest cavity, and hemothorax, or blood in the chest cavity.
Hereditary pancreatitis
Hereditary Pancreatitis is a genetic disease affecting enzyme production in the pancreas.
Hereditary Pancreatitis is a genetic disease affecting enzyme production in the pancreas.
Heroic measure
In medicine, heroic refers to a treatment or course of therapy which possesses a high risk of causing further damage to a patient's health, but is undertaken as a last resort with the understand...
In medicine, heroic refers to a treatment or course of therapy which possesses a high risk of causing further damage to a patient's health, but is undertaken as a last resort with the understand...
Hypercapnia
Hypercapnia or hypercapnea, also known as hypercarbia, is a condition where there is too much carbon dioxide in the blood.
Hypercapnia or hypercapnea, also known as hypercarbia, is a condition where there is too much carbon dioxide in the blood.
Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia refers to the condition in which the concentration of the electrolyte potassium in the blood is elevated.
Hyperkalemia refers to the condition in which the concentration of the electrolyte potassium in the blood is elevated.
Hypertensive emergency
A hypertensive emergency is severe hypertension with acute impairment of one or more organ systems that can result in irreversible organ damage.
A hypertensive emergency is severe hypertension with acute impairment of one or more organ systems that can result in irreversible organ damage.
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia, hypoglycæmia or low blood sugar is an abnormally diminished content of glucose in the blood.
Hypoglycemia, hypoglycæmia or low blood sugar is an abnormally diminished content of glucose in the blood.
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a condition in which core temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions which is defined as.
Hypothermia is a condition in which core temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions which is defined as.
Hypovolemia
In physiology and medicine, hypovolemia (also hypovolaemia) is a state of decreased blood volume; more specifically, decrease in volume of blood plasma.
In physiology and medicine, hypovolemia (also hypovolaemia) is a state of decreased blood volume; more specifically, decrease in volume of blood plasma.
Instinctive drowning response
The instinctive drowning response is a set of behaviors automatically undertaken by a person who either is, or is very close to, drowning.
The instinctive drowning response is a set of behaviors automatically undertaken by a person who either is, or is very close to, drowning.
Internal bleeding
Internal bleeding is bleeding occurring inside the body.
Internal bleeding is bleeding occurring inside the body.
Internal decapitation
Internal decapitation, atlanto-occipital dislocation, or orthopedic decapitation describes the rare medical condition in which the skull separates from the spinal column during severe head injury.
Internal decapitation, atlanto-occipital dislocation, or orthopedic decapitation describes the rare medical condition in which the skull separates from the spinal column during severe head injury.
Interstitial pregnancy
An interstitial pregnancy is a uterine but ectopic pregnancy; the pregnancy is located outside of the uterine cavity in that part of the Fallopian tube that penetrates the muscular layer of the ...
An interstitial pregnancy is a uterine but ectopic pregnancy; the pregnancy is located outside of the uterine cavity in that part of the Fallopian tube that penetrates the muscular layer of the ...
Intracolonic explosion
An intracolonic explosion is an explosion inside the colon of a person due to ignition of explosive gases such as methane.
An intracolonic explosion is an explosion inside the colon of a person due to ignition of explosive gases such as methane.
Intraocular hemorrhage
Intraocular hemorrhage (sometimes hemophthalmos or hemophthalmia) is bleeding (hemorrhage) into the eyeball (oculus in Latin.
Intraocular hemorrhage (sometimes hemophthalmos or hemophthalmia) is bleeding (hemorrhage) into the eyeball (oculus in Latin.
Latrodectism
Latrodectism is the clinical syndrome caused by the neurotoxic venom (see latrotoxin), that can be injected by the bite of any spider that is a member of the spider genus Latrodectus, in the...
Latrodectism is the clinical syndrome caused by the neurotoxic venom (see latrotoxin), that can be injected by the bite of any spider that is a member of the spider genus Latrodectus, in the...
Lethal dose
A lethal dose is an indication of the lethality of a given substance or type of radiation.
A lethal dose is an indication of the lethality of a given substance or type of radiation.
Malaria
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by eukaryotic protists of the genus Plasmodium.
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by eukaryotic protists of the genus Plasmodium.
Malignant hypertension
Malignant hypertension or hypertensive emergency is severe hypertension with acute impairment of an organ system and the possibility of irreversible organ-damage.
Malignant hypertension or hypertensive emergency is severe hypertension with acute impairment of an organ system and the possibility of irreversible organ-damage.
Medical emergency
A medical emergency is an injury or illness that is acute and poses an immediate risk to a person's life or long term health.
A medical emergency is an injury or illness that is acute and poses an immediate risk to a person's life or long term health.
Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.
Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.
Microwave burn
Microwave burns are burn injuries caused by thermal effects of microwave radiation absorbed in a living organism.
Microwave burns are burn injuries caused by thermal effects of microwave radiation absorbed in a living organism.
Mollaret's meningitis
Mollaret's meningitis is a recurrent inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.
Mollaret's meningitis is a recurrent inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die.
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die.
Myocardial infarction complications
Myocardial infarction complications may occur immediately following a heart attack (in the acute phase), or may need time to develop (a chronic problem).
Myocardial infarction complications may occur immediately following a heart attack (in the acute phase), or may need time to develop (a chronic problem).
Myocardial infarction diagnosis
A diagnosis of myocardial infarction is made by integrating the history of the presenting illness and physical examination with electrocardiogram findings and cardiac markers (blood tests for he...
A diagnosis of myocardial infarction is made by integrating the history of the presenting illness and physical examination with electrocardiogram findings and cardiac markers (blood tests for he...
Myocardial infarction management
Myocardial infarction management involves salvaging as much myocardium as possible and to prevent further complications, thus the phrase "time is muscle".
Myocardial infarction management involves salvaging as much myocardium as possible and to prevent further complications, thus the phrase "time is muscle".
NACA score
NACA score is a so-called scoring system of the severity in cases of medical emergencies such as injuries, diseases or poisonings.
NACA score is a so-called scoring system of the severity in cases of medical emergencies such as injuries, diseases or poisonings.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (or NIHSS) is a method developed by the National Institutes of Health.
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (or NIHSS) is a method developed by the National Institutes of Health.
National Trauma Data Bank
The National Trauma Data Bank® (NTDB), also called the American College of Surgeons National Trauma Data Bank, is a compilation of information about traumatic injuries and outcomes in the ...
The National Trauma Data Bank® (NTDB), also called the American College of Surgeons National Trauma Data Bank, is a compilation of information about traumatic injuries and outcomes in the ...
Neuroglycopenia
Neuroglycopenia is a medical term that refers to a shortage of glucose in the brain, usually due to hypoglycemia.
Neuroglycopenia is a medical term that refers to a shortage of glucose in the brain, usually due to hypoglycemia.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs.
Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma
Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma (nonketotic hyperglycaemia) is a type of diabetic coma associated with a high mortality seen in diabetes mellitus type 2.
Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma (nonketotic hyperglycaemia) is a type of diabetic coma associated with a high mortality seen in diabetes mellitus type 2.
Obstetrical hemorrhage
Obstetrical hemorrhage refers to heavy bleeding during pregnancy, labor, or the puerperium.
Obstetrical hemorrhage refers to heavy bleeding during pregnancy, labor, or the puerperium.
Ovarian pregnancy
Ovarian pregnancy refers to an ectopic pregnancy that is located in the ovary.
Ovarian pregnancy refers to an ectopic pregnancy that is located in the ovary.
Overwhelming post-splenectomy infection
An overwhelming post-splenectomy infection is a rare but rapidly fatal infection occurring in individuals following removal of the spleen.
An overwhelming post-splenectomy infection is a rare but rapidly fatal infection occurring in individuals following removal of the spleen.
Paralytic shellfish poisoning
Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is one of the four recognized syndromes of shellfish poisoning, which share some common features and are primarily associated with bivalve mollusks (such as m...
Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is one of the four recognized syndromes of shellfish poisoning, which share some common features and are primarily associated with bivalve mollusks (such as m...
Pediatric trauma
Pediatric trauma refers to a traumatic injury that happens to an infant, child or adolescent.
Pediatric trauma refers to a traumatic injury that happens to an infant, child or adolescent.
Penetrating trauma
Penetrating trauma is an injury that occurs when an object pierces the skin and enters a tissue of the body, creating an open wound.
Penetrating trauma is an injury that occurs when an object pierces the skin and enters a tissue of the body, creating an open wound.
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that lines part of the abdominal cavity and viscera.
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that lines part of the abdominal cavity and viscera.
Placenta accreta
Placenta accreta is a severe obstetric complication involving an abnormally deep attachment of the placenta, through the endometrium and into the myometrium (the middle layer of the uterine wall).
Placenta accreta is a severe obstetric complication involving an abnormally deep attachment of the placenta, through the endometrium and into the myometrium (the middle layer of the uterine wall).
Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax (pl. pneumothoraces) is an abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that separates the lung from the chest wall, and that may interfere with normal breathing.
Pneumothorax (pl. pneumothoraces) is an abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that separates the lung from the chest wall, and that may interfere with normal breathing.
Polytrauma
Polytrauma or multiple trauma is a medical term describing the condition of a person who has been subjected to multiple traumatic injuries, such as a serious head injury in addition to a s...
Polytrauma or multiple trauma is a medical term describing the condition of a person who has been subjected to multiple traumatic injuries, such as a serious head injury in addition to a s...
Positional asphyxia
Positional asphyxia, is also known as postural asphyxia, is a form of asphyxia which occurs when someone's position prevents them from breathing adequately.
Positional asphyxia, is also known as postural asphyxia, is a form of asphyxia which occurs when someone's position prevents them from breathing adequately.
Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia or preeclampsia is a medical condition in which hypertension arises in pregnancy in association with significant amounts of protein in the urine.
Pre-eclampsia or preeclampsia is a medical condition in which hypertension arises in pregnancy in association with significant amounts of protein in the urine.
Primary ventricular fibrillation
Primary ventricular fibrillation is an unpredictable and potentially fatal arrhythmia occurring during the acute phase of a myocardial infarction leading to immediate collapse and, if left untr...
Primary ventricular fibrillation is an unpredictable and potentially fatal arrhythmia occurring during the acute phase of a myocardial infarction leading to immediate collapse and, if left untr...
Psychotic depression
Psychotic major depression is a type of depression that can include symptoms and treatments that are different from those of non-psychotic major depressive disorder.
Psychotic major depression is a type of depression that can include symptoms and treatments that are different from those of non-psychotic major depressive disorder.
Pulmonary contusion
A pulmonary contusion (or lung contusion) is a contusion (bruise) of the lung, caused by chest trauma.
A pulmonary contusion (or lung contusion) is a contusion (bruise) of the lung, caused by chest trauma.
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary edema (American English), or oedema (British English; both words from the Greek ), is fluid accumulation in the air spaces and parenchyma of the lungs.
Pulmonary edema (American English), or oedema (British English; both words from the Greek ), is fluid accumulation in the air spaces and parenchyma of the lungs.
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a substance that has travelled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream.
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a substance that has travelled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream.
Pulseless electrical activity
Pulseless electrical activity or PEA refers a cardiac arrest situation in which a heart rhythm is observed on the electrocardiogram that should be producing a pulse, but is not.
Pulseless electrical activity or PEA refers a cardiac arrest situation in which a heart rhythm is observed on the electrocardiogram that should be producing a pulse, but is not.
Rectal foreign body
Rectal foreign bodies are large foreign items found in the rectum that can be assumed to have been inserted through the anus, rather than reaching the rectum via the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.
Rectal foreign bodies are large foreign items found in the rectum that can be assumed to have been inserted through the anus, rather than reaching the rectum via the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.
Red eye (medicine)
In medicine, red eye is a non-specific term to describe an eye that appears red due to illness, injury, or some other condition.
In medicine, red eye is a non-specific term to describe an eye that appears red due to illness, injury, or some other condition.
Respiratory arrest
Respiratory arrest is the cessation of normal respiration.
Respiratory arrest is the cessation of normal respiration.
Respiratory failure
The term respiratory failure, in medicine, is used to describe inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system, with the result that arterial oxygen and/or carbon dioxide levels cannot be main...
The term respiratory failure, in medicine, is used to describe inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system, with the result that arterial oxygen and/or carbon dioxide levels cannot be main...
Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment is a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue.
Retinal detachment is a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue.
Rockall score
Rockall risk scoring system attempts to identify patients at risk of adverse outcome following acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Rockall risk scoring system attempts to identify patients at risk of adverse outcome following acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Sepsis
Sepsis is a potentially deadly medical condition that is characterized by a whole-body inflammatory state and the presence of a known or suspected infection.
Sepsis is a potentially deadly medical condition that is characterized by a whole-body inflammatory state and the presence of a known or suspected infection.
Septic arthritis
Septic arthritis is the purulent invasion of a joint by an infectious agent which produces arthritis.
Septic arthritis is the purulent invasion of a joint by an infectious agent which produces arthritis.
Septic shock
Septic shock is a medical emergency caused by decreased tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery as a result of severe infection and sepsis, though the microbe may be systemic or localized to a part...
Septic shock is a medical emergency caused by decreased tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery as a result of severe infection and sepsis, though the microbe may be systemic or localized to a part...
Sexual assault
Sexual assault is an assault of a sexual nature on another person, or any sexual act committed without consent.
Sexual assault is an assault of a sexual nature on another person, or any sexual act committed without consent.
Sexual violence
Sexual violence occurs throughout the world, although in most countries there has been little research conducted on the problem.
Sexual violence occurs throughout the world, although in most countries there has been little research conducted on the problem.
Shock (circulatory)
Circulatory shock, commonly known simply as shock, is a life-threatening medical condition that occurs due to inadequate substrate for aerobic cellular respiration.
Circulatory shock, commonly known simply as shock, is a life-threatening medical condition that occurs due to inadequate substrate for aerobic cellular respiration.
Sinoatrial block
A sinoatrial block is a disease which involves an impairment of conduction at the sinoatrial node.
A sinoatrial block is a disease which involves an impairment of conduction at the sinoatrial node.
Snakebite
A snakebite is an injury caused by a bite from a snake, often resulting in puncture wounds inflicted by the animal's fangs and sometimes resulting in envenomation.
A snakebite is an injury caused by a bite from a snake, often resulting in puncture wounds inflicted by the animal's fangs and sometimes resulting in envenomation.
Soy allergy
Soy allergy is a type of food allergy.
Soy allergy is a type of food allergy.
Spinal cord compression
Spinal cord compression develops when the spinal cord is compressed by bone fragments from a vertebral fracture, a tumor, abscess, ruptured intervertebral disc or other lesion.
Spinal cord compression develops when the spinal cord is compressed by bone fragments from a vertebral fracture, a tumor, abscess, ruptured intervertebral disc or other lesion.
Spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury refers to any injury to the spinal cord that is caused by trauma instead of disease.
A spinal cord injury refers to any injury to the spinal cord that is caused by trauma instead of disease.
Spontaneous hypoglycemia
The term "spontaneous hypoglycemia" was coined by the physician Seale Harris.
The term "spontaneous hypoglycemia" was coined by the physician Seale Harris.
Status epilepticus
Status epilepticus (SE) is a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure.
Status epilepticus (SE) is a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure.
Suicide crisis
A suicide crisis, suicidal crisis, or potential suicide, is a situation in which a person is attempting to kill him or herself or is seriously contemplating or planning to do so.
A suicide crisis, suicidal crisis, or potential suicide, is a situation in which a person is attempting to kill him or herself or is seriously contemplating or planning to do so.
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a very rare, life-threatening gastro-vascular disorder characterized by a compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the abdominal aorta and the o...
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a very rare, life-threatening gastro-vascular disorder characterized by a compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the abdominal aorta and the o...
Testicular pain
Testicular or scrotal pain occurs when part or all of either one or both testicles hurt.
Testicular or scrotal pain occurs when part or all of either one or both testicles hurt.
Testicular torsion
Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord to a testicle twists, cutting off the blood supply (a condition called ischemia).
Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord to a testicle twists, cutting off the blood supply (a condition called ischemia).
Toothache
A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth.
A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth.
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (also known as "Lyell's syndrome") is a rare, life-threatening dermatological condition that is usually induced by a reaction to medications.
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (also known as "Lyell's syndrome") is a rare, life-threatening dermatological condition that is usually induced by a reaction to medications.
Toxidrome
Toxidrome is a syndrome caused by a dangerous level of toxins in the body.
Toxidrome is a syndrome caused by a dangerous level of toxins in the body.
Trauma (medicine)
Trauma refers to "a body wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, as from violence or accident."
Trauma refers to "a body wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, as from violence or accident."
Traumatic arrest
Traumatic arrest is a condition in which the heart has ceased to beat due to trauma to the chest area that involves the heart.
Traumatic arrest is a condition in which the heart has ceased to beat due to trauma to the chest area that involves the heart.
Traumatic asphyxia
Traumatic asphyxia, or Perte's syndrome, is a medical emergency caused by an intense compression of the thoracic cavity, causing venousback-flow.
Traumatic asphyxia, or Perte's syndrome, is a medical emergency caused by an intense compression of the thoracic cavity, causing venousback-flow.
Traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury, also known as intracranial injury, occurs when an external force traumatically injures the brain.
Traumatic brain injury, also known as intracranial injury, occurs when an external force traumatically injures the brain.
Umbilical cord prolapse
Umbilical cord prolapse happens when the umbilical cord precedes the fetus' exit from the uterus.
Umbilical cord prolapse happens when the umbilical cord precedes the fetus' exit from the uterus.
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding refers to hemorrhage in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding refers to hemorrhage in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Uterine rupture
Uterine rupture is a potentially catastrophic event during childbirth by which the integrity of the myometrial wall is breached.
Uterine rupture is a potentially catastrophic event during childbirth by which the integrity of the myometrial wall is breached.
Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation is a condition in which there is uncoordinated contraction of the cardiac muscle of the ventricles in the heart, making them quiver rather than contract properly.
Ventricular fibrillation is a condition in which there is uncoordinated contraction of the cardiac muscle of the ventricles in the heart, making them quiver rather than contract properly.
Watershed stroke
A watershed stroke is defined as an ischemia, or blood flow blockage, that is localized to the border zones between the territories of two major arteries.
A watershed stroke is defined as an ischemia, or blood flow blockage, that is localized to the border zones between the territories of two major arteries.
Wound
A wound is a type of injury in which skin is torn, cut or punctured, or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion.
A wound is a type of injury in which skin is torn, cut or punctured, or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion.