Road traffic accidents (RTAs) can result in serious injuries and even death. In the event of an RTA, the first priority is to ensure the safety of the patient and provide basic life support, such as ensuring an open airway and adequate ventilation. Ventilation is the...
Kyphosis is an upper back protrusion caused by spinal deformity or wedging of the spinal bone over time. Spinal kyphosis has been said to be treated by a procedure called a gibbectomy, also known as a kyphectomy. It is most typically done in the thoracic spine. During...
Tracheal stenosis is a condition in which the trachea (windpipe) becomes narrowed. This can make it difficult to breathe and can cause a variety of symptoms, such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and a high-pitched whistling sound when breathing. Tracheal stenting is...
A fever is typically defined as a body temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) or higher. Fevers can be caused by a variety of things, including infections, illnesses, and certain medical conditions. A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular...
Severe pneumonia is a serious infection of the lungs that is characterized by inflammation and fluid accumulation in the small air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs. The symptoms of severe pneumonia can include high fever, chills, cough with phlegm, chest pain, difficulty...