Medical Emergencies Archives - Halifax First Aid
Appendicitis: A Medical Emergency
Appendicitis is the acute inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small, vermiform (worm-like) organ that is attached to the cecum (first part […]
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment: Metrorrhagia
Metrorrhagia is bleeding from the uterus that occurs between anticipated menstrual periods that is a particularly common problem in teenagers and women approaching menopause. […]
How to Counter the Sting of a Stargazer
Stargazer stings are one of the most venomous to humans all over the world. They have two large poisonous spines located behind their opercle […]
Diarrheal Diseases
Diarrheal diseases which are especially prevalent in the developing world, cause significant morbidity and mortality. Each year, diarrheal diseases kill an approximate 2 million […]
Medical Emergencies: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning happens as a direct result of household or industrial incidents that lead to the exposure to carbon monoxide. Moreover, carbon monoxide […]