Of a total of 528,729 workers exposed to benzene or benzene mixtures in China, 508,818 (96.23%) were examined. Altogether 2,676 cases of benzene poisoning were found, a prevalence of 0.15%. A higher prevalence of benzene poisoning was found in the cities of Hangjou, Hefei, Nanjing, Shenyang, and Xian. The geometric ...

In this study, unemployed blue-collar workers over the age of 45 (N = 51) filled out a questionnaire in 1975 and in 1977. It was shown that prolonged unemployment or re-unemployment leads to depression, reduced hope, and financial problems, although none of these factors leads to prolonged unemployment. Being employed ...

In addition to handling urgent emergency calls for advice about major poisonings, the NSW Poisons Information Centre handles calls from the general community about poisonings of a much more minor nature. Although these poisonings may be perceived by the callers to be significant, the only action required is either reassurance ...

Two unusual types of oral mucosal pigmentation are reported. The first type is due to the use of an oral hygiene aid that is obtained from the bark of a plant, Juglans regia, that is known as Derum or Dendasa. The second type is that of a self-induced tattoo of ...

Some adolescents present in school with problems of poor academic performance and unacceptable behaviour. A physician's evaluation of such a problem requires a careful history and consideration of emotional factors. A neuro-developmental assessment should reveal a pattern of strengths as well as any areas of delay. Management includes demystifying the ...

Electrosurgical burns are said to be the most common electrical hazards in operating rooms. Characteristic of all burns is that the user is not sufficiently familiar with electrosurgery, its power, and possible dangers. The simplest way to avoid burns is to educate those engaged in electrosurgery. There always will remain ...

Compared with the other fingers, the little finger is more often and more severely involved by flame and flash burns. The post-burn sequelae found in this finger are described and the resulting impairment of hand function highlighted. It is suggested that more attention should be paid to the post-burn problems ...

Present day pacemaker leads are far superior in every respect to those of the past. Modification of fixation characteristics has reduced displacement rates to 1% or less in most centers. Fracture of multifilar leads is a rarity. Biodegradation of polyurethane insulation appears to be an isolated problem specific to individual ...

A pooling of public and private resources has created a regional poison control system which provides information and education to the medical and lay communities of metropolitan New York City. An overview of the poisoning problem on a national scale is followed by a description of the operations by the ...

A random survey of 1,019 household product labels was conducted by the NYPCC in retail markets in the New York metropolitan area. The purpose of this survey was to determine whether household product labels adequately define what a consumer should do in the event of a poisoning. The quality of ...

This review of the literature sets out to identify the problem of accidental poisoning in childhood and evaluate available preventive measures. A poisoning accident results from the association of three factors: an inexperienced child, a dangerous agent and an unsafe environment. Preventive measures are considered in the light of these ...

The 521-pigment extracted out of the retina of the Tokay gecko has the typical stereospecificity of the vertebrate visual pigments. This is true for the pigment in the chloride-depleted, "blue-shifted" state as well as for the normal pigment with added chloride. While in the chloride-deficient state, pigment regeneration occurred with ...

During the last 12 years early excision of burns followed by immediate grafting has been the standard procedure at the Burns Unit in Ljubljana. The results, although greatly superior to the classical approach, show that the early removal of burned tissue before the 5th postburn day does not solve the ...

Carbon monoxide intoxication may result in subtle neuropsychiatric abnormalities that can be overlooked, misdiagnosed, or not fully appreciated. The author describes two patients who developed subtle but troublesome emotional cognitive problems following carbon monoxide poisoning and stresses the value of sequential neuropsychological testing and judicious psychiatric counseling in such cases.

Domestic animals are quite often poisoned by pesticides despite the considerable effort made through legislation and Ministry recommendations to provide adequate safeguards for the use of agricultural chemicals. All pesticides have to be registered and recommendations and restrictions for use are printed on the labels. But a number of cases ...

The salient steps of a 20-year programme of research into the nature of burn disease are described. By burn disease we mean the late mortality and morbidity following burns. We have isolated a burn toxin which is derived from a thermal polymerization of cell membrane lipoproteins within the dermis and ...

A survey of parasuicide (attempted suicide) in general practice in Edinburgh allowed comparison of the rates of further suicidal behaviour in patients treated for their initial episode in the Edinburgh Regional Poisoning Treatment Centre and in those referred to psychiatrists elsewhere or not referred at all. Further suicidal behaviour was ...

Safety measures are outlined for the preparation and distribution of poisoned bait for rats and gophers. These include protective clothing for workers, decontamination procedures for the equipment used, and measures for the protection of human and domesticated animal life. First aid instructions are given for specific toxic agents.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Florida, 2003.

This is BBC Health's online First Aid course which uses online tutorials and interactive tests to introduce the core first aid skills required to deal with situations that may occur in everyday life. There are sections covering bleeding and burns; bones, joints and muscles; medical conditions (such as convulsions, strokes); ...

Ethamivan was used as a respiratory analeptic in the treatment of nine cases of severe barbiturate poisoning. Initial intravenous injections of 100 to 150 mg. of ethamivan increased the depth of respirations within a minute. Prolonged respiratory stimulation was achieved by a continuous intravenous infusion of 500 to 3000 mg. ...