If the meaning of these terms is lost on you, you do not benefit from the discussion.
It is therefore important that you understand the meaning and content of these terms.
This not only helps you to understand fully what is said but also helps you to ask question to clarify issues raised by your understanding.
Given below are the terms which you would come across in the discussion.
They are in alphabetic order to provide ease of access.
Illustrations are also provided to assist understanding.
Defibrillation (dee fy bri la shen) This is a technique to stop ineffective tremor-like activity of the heart muscle and reinstall the systolic diastolic cycle. This is achieved by the use of electric shock or drugs
Dehydration (de hy dra shen) Loss of body water without sufficient replacement; loss of water balance. If loss continues due to: fever, heart stroke, vomiting, or diarrhoea, the patient shows drowsiness, constipation, sunken eyes, wrinkled unelastic skin, and low urine output. It can lead to death
Delhi boil Infestation of skin by a parasite leishmania transmitted by sand fly; leads to an ulcer on the exposed part of body like, face
Delirium (di lee ri um) Mental confusion due to disturbance of brain function. It may occur in: high fever,
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