What is the "Code"? "Code Red" "Code Blue" "Code Black"...people sometimes wonder what these terms mean if they happen to hear them used in a hospital (or more likely, hear them used on a TV series about doctors). TV series like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Code Black" seem to have...
CODE BLUE- Medical Emergency – Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest CODE RED- Fire CODE GREY- Severe Weather CODE BLACK- Bomb or bomb threat CODE PINK- Infant/Child Abduction CODE YELLOW- Disaster – Mass Casualty When calling aCODE YELLOWfor a disaster situation, hospitals should distinguish between an in...
Grey or blue skin, nail beds, or lipsWhat is an exacerbation of chronic bronchitis?An exacerbation is when your symptoms get much worse very quickly. Exacerbations of chronic bronchitis can be triggered by infections such as a cold or the flu. Lung irritants such as air pollution, dust, fum...
Medical treatments for gritty eyes can include the following: Eye drops – these may be prescribed to lubricate the eyes, replenish the tear film and reduce inflammation Light therapy with eyelid massage – this is more often used for people with severe dry eyes to help relieve symptoms Special...
Proptosis is the medical term for eyes that are pushed forward from inside the orbit. If associated with thyroid dysfunction this is known as exophthalmos. What is Exophthalmos caused by? Exophthalmos (proptosis due to thyroid dysfunction) is most commonly caused by Graves' ophthalmopathy. Graves' ...
What does grey, green, or yellow period blood color mean? Vaginal discharge of different colors, especially if accompanied by other symptoms, could be a sign of infection. Bacterial vaginosisor BV, is an overgrowth of normal bacteria that can change the color of your period to gray. BV can...
Too much sun can turn your hair into a brittle, dry mop that breaks and splits easily. This is especially true in those with blonde or grey hair. And if you already have thinning hair, you risk a sunburn on your scalp. Choosing hair care products with sunscreen provides some protection,...
Medical causes Dry eyes as a symptom of an underlying illness Dry eyes can be a symptom related to another illness, which might be temporary or life-long. Some illnesses that commonly result in dry eyes include: Diabetes Rheumatoid arthritis ...
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Dr Christoffer van Tulleken is an associate professor at University College London and is an investigator on a trial funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research UCLH Biomedical Research Council and Rosetrees Trust. He has previously been a Medical Research Council Clinical Training ...