Epistaxis, commonly known as nosebleed, is a fairly common occurrence of hemorrhage from the nose. It is evident as blood simply drains out through the nostrils. These commonly occur when there is loss of blood from the tissue lining of the nose. Generally, bleeding occurs at one nostril at a time. It is not a […]
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Decompression sickness, also called “the bends”, normally happens in individuals who actively engage in scuba diving, high-altitude flying, flying in commercial aircraft within 24 hours following the incident. Decompression sickness occurs relatively infrequently, however its effects can be extremely hazardous to health. Being aware of its effects and careful assessment of the victim can significantly
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