Anaphylactic shock occurs rapidly and is life-threatening. It is a systemic, type I hypersensitivity reaction that often has fatal consequences. Anaphylaxis causes the immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can cause a person to go into shock.
Osteoporosis is classified as a metabolic bone disorder. It occurs when the creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the removal of old bone. It also causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture.
Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs.
Contact dermatitis, a type IV delayed hypersensitivity reaction, is an acute or chronic skin inflammation that results from direct skin contact with chemicals or allergens.
Hepatic cirrhosis is a chronic hepatic disease characterized by diffuse destruction and fibrotic regeneration of hepatic cells.
In hypovolemic shock, reduced intravascular blood volume causes circulatory dysfunction and inadequate tissue perfusion.
Cardiogenic shock is a condition of diminished cardiac output that severely impairs cardiac perfusion.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease of unknown origin. Here’s the nursing care management for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteogenesis imperfecta is characterized by bones that break easily often from little or no apparent cause.
Cholecystitis is the acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder.