Information on heat induced illness (hyperthermia) Mild elevation in body temperature is normally controlled with sweating, which allows cooling by evaporation. Once the individual becomes too dehydrated to sweat, body temperature can rise rapidly and dramatically....
Information on seizures A seizure is a sign of abnormal brain activity, which can be caused by many problems. Up to 10% of the population is likely to experience a seizure at some time in their life. Seizures may affect all or part of the body. Seizure activity may...
Information on heart attack A person experiences a heart attack when there is a sudden partial or complete blockage of one of the coronary arteries that supply the heart muscle. For some patients, sudden cardiac arrest may occur as the first sign of heart attack –...
Information on stroke Stroke is the second most common cause of death after heart disease. A sudden blockage of blood flow to an area of the brain, or bleeding, will produce symptoms of stroke. Symptoms may seem to improve but should still be considered as a stroke....
Information on diabetic emergencies Diabetes is a chronic, lifelong medical condition which occurs when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin, or the body develops a resistance to the action of its own insulin. When blood glucose levels become too high or...
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