Introduction Toxic Shock Syndrome is known as TSS. Toxic shock syndrome is a rare disease; however, when the disease is contracted it can be deadly. Nearly 50% of those diagnosed with the disease will face deadly symptoms. Toxic shock syndrome is often associated with women wearing tampons for too long. However, there are many causes of toxic shock syndrome. The disease is not as common as it used to be, but on average 65-120 people pass away from this disease a year. (CNN). In this paper, I will discuss the causes of toxic shock syndrome, side effects of the disease, the treatment for the disease, and lastly how to prevent the disease from occurring. Causes of Toxic Shock Syndrome For many years toxic shock syndrome was only correlated with tampons. According to CNN Health, toxic shock syndrome “is a potentially fatal disease that is caused by bacteria. It is a form of blood poisoning that results when poisons (toxins) are released by the suspect bacteria” (CNN). These toxins can have deadly effects on the patient. According to reporter Kaitlyn Naples who reported Teen warns others about the dangers of Toxic Shock Syndrome, “Toxic Shock Syndrome first made headlines in 1980 when it was blamed for the deaths of nearly 40 women who used to rely on super absorbent tampons” (Naples). Thankfully, during the 1980’s scientist were able to relate the syndrome back to tampon use. Wearing a tampon for too long can cause this syndrome. Tampons can trap bacteria while in the …show more content…
(New York Times) Typically these symptoms are quick and severe. Patients will likely contact their physicians or seek medical help because the symptoms are so severe. If these symptoms begin to appear during a woman 's menstrual cycle it is recommended she seeks medical help immediately. Treatment for the
Many parents and children had lead poisoning along with unexplained rashes and hair loss. Because
I would try to find the best doctor in the area, and start treatment as early as possible. The newest treatment
The School of Shock by Jennifer Gonnerman is an article that was posted on a political blog, Mother Jones, on August 20, 2007. The article outlines the disturbing details of a behavior modification facility for severe special needs children and adults in Canton, Massachusetts. The facility, known as the Judge Rotenberg Center, uses shock-devices or “applications” from a “Graduated Electronic Decelerator” (GED) as “aversion therapy” for unfavorable behavior. The Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) was founded by Dr. Matt Israel, Ph.D. to serve patients with extreme behavioral disorders without the use of medications or psychiatric therapy. Dr. Israel’s concept is that after repeated shocks, students will cease their bad behaviors, however, JRC is the only facility in the United States of America to uphold these practices.
Surviving such a horrific environment requires that the narrator of This Way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen rely on either the fight, flight, or freeze trauma response. He is unable to fight such a substantial threat or flee such a well-guarded camp. His only hope is to freeze, detaching from his current situation. This detachment, also common in society today, creates an emotional barricade between himself and the horrors of the camp. Tadeusz Borowski uses the narrator’s unemotional tone and descriptions to illustrate the freeze trauma response.
Opioids are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects. Medically they are primarily used for pain relief, including anesthesia. Opioids are also frequently used non-medically for their euphoric effects or to prevent withdrawal symptoms. Examples of opioids are morphine, heroin, oxycodone, and methadone. Opioid overdose is an acute and serious condition due to excessive opioids use.
The term "health hazard" encompasses the following: • Toxicity – is the ability of a substance to cause a harmful effect. Everything is toxic at some point. Even too much WATER can KILL! • Toxicity vs. Dose o Toxicity – level of poison o Dose – amount exposed to o Less the toxicity, greater dose one can tolerate without ill effects o Greater the toxicity, less dose one can tolerate without becoming sick • Acute vs.
Shock Definition Shock is a medical emergency in which the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood. This deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen (carried in the blood) and allows the buildup of waste products. Shock can result in serious damage or even death.
It is also felt within the vagina or rectum during the menstrual cycle. In many cases the person’s organs will no longer appear smooth and pink but have bloody lesions, black speckles and blood clots around the
Treatments A. Pharmacotherapy (Medication) B. Behavior therapy and Psychotherapy IV) Ways to Make Treatment More Effective A. Self-help or support group B.
Ovarian Cysts are cysts that are on the ovaries. They can be painful and have discomfort with them. I have known women to have these and they say it is painful. They can rupture and cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. There are many different signs and symptoms that go along with having an ovarian cyst.
Introduction What is tetanus? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection, tetanus is caused when the body has come in contact with a bacterium called Clostridium tetani. Tetanus affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to tighten. The bacterium makes a sort of poison for your body which is called tetanospasmin. This poison blocks the nerve signals from your spinal cord to your muscles.
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Can a history of childhood trauma have impact on happiness as an adult? I would conduct my study using the correlational method. My research would include children who have experienced trauma and see how they are coping. I would also interview adults who have experienced trauma as children and see how they are coping. I would listen for common threads, traits and experiences in their stories.
These chemicals have long been associated with various physical issues and ailments. Furthermore, diaper rash also increases with disposable diaper use due to allergies to these nasty chemicals, poor air flow and longer time spent in wet diapers which feel dry when actually
Needlestick injuries are injuries due to exposed and improper use of needles or sharps. The ANA in 2010, commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, which improved protection against these injuries that expose health care workers to potentially deadly blood borne pathogens. These injuries, unfortunately, are still occurring today and far too often. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in March 2000, estimated that approximately 62-88 percent of sharps and needlestick injuries are preventable. Health care workers that handle sharp devices or equipment like scalpels, sutures, needles, phlebotomy devices or blood collection devices are all at risk but nurses are at a very high risk for being exposed to these preventable injuries which exposes them to numerous bloodborne pathogens especially deadly viruses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDs.