Gangrene
Kimberly Allen R.N.Medical November 28, 2012
Gangrene is considered a serious and has the potential to be a life-threatening condition that develops when a mass of body tissue dies. There are numerous conditions that can cause gangrene to develop including infection, injury, even frostbite. Anything that affects the circulation of blood to any area of the body can lead to gangrene…
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Hypothermia and Frostbite
Medical November 6, 2012
With winter approaching the temperatures are dropping and the potential for hypothermia increases. Hypothermia is defined as ” a condition in which the core temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions.” Normal body temperature is …
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