Gynecological Emergencies can include: Multiple types of chronic or acute infection Hemorrhage from uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries Ectopic pregnancy Hormones rise and fall stimulating development of eggs in the…
Substance abuse: Alcohol abuse = medical, behavioral or social problems related to excessive alcohol consumption Alcoholism = chronic dependence on alcohol and a pattern of abnormal behaviors. Severe intoxication can…
Behavior: how a person acts Abnormal behavior: deviates from society’s norms and expectations Maladaptive behavior: unable to properly adapt to challenging circumstances Behavioral Emergency: disorders characterized by abnormal and maladaptive…
Near Drowning: drowning is death by asphyxiation during an immersion episode, so near drowning is when the process is interrupted and reversed. Drugs and alcohol are involved in 35-75% of…
Cold Disorders: Mild: CBT > 32.2 C or 90 F Severe: CBT < 32.2 C or 90 F Compensated: presence of signs and symptoms but with normal CBT Hypothermia victims…