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The patient should have a proven or suspected source of an infection (usually bacterial) and have at least two of the following problems: an...
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In almost every case of sepsis, patients need to be hospitalized, treated with appropriate intravenous antibiotics, and given therapy to support any...
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Within just 15 minutes of being in the sun, you can become sunburned, but you might not know it right away. The redness and discomfort might show up...
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Risk factors that lead to sepsis can be reduced by many methods. Perhaps the most important way to reduce the chance for sepsis is to first prevent...
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Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning range from mild flu-like symptoms (such as a headache or stomachache without fever) to severe signs of heart...
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People in the U.S. are mainly exposed to methylmercury, an organic compound, when they eat fish and shellfish that contain methylmercury. Whether an...
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For severe sunburn, these simple remedies usually do the trick:Get out of the sun. Take a cool (not cold) shower or bath or apply cool compresses...
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Unfortunately, both medical personnel and laypeople have used these terms interchangeably and then linked them to either a particular organism...
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Blood poisoning is a nonspecific term used mainly by nonmedical individuals that describes, in the broadest sense, any adverse medical condition(s)...
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If you are exposed to carbon monoxide or if carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected, your doctor will ask questions about your medical history...
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The goal of treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning is to remove carbon monoxide from the hemoglobin in your blood and bring the oxygen level in your...
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Do not try to treat symptoms at home if carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected. Call or your doctor.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning happens when you breathe too much carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a gas produced by burning any type of fuel-gas, oil...
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Carbon monoxide poisoning is caused by inhaling carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas produced by the incomplete burning of fuels...
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Callor other emergency services immediately if:You have symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as a headache, nausea, or dizziness, and carbon...
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