Organochlorine Pesticides: Health Risks and Safety
Organochlorine Pesticides: Health Risks and Safety Measures
Pathological Action
Chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides act preferentially on the Central Nervous System (CNS). These compounds are relatively resistant to metabolic degradation, are soluble in lipids, and accumulate in large amounts in this tissue.
Clinical Picture
Acute Poisoning
The speed of onset of symptoms depends on the dose and the route of entry of the poison (the dermal route is the most significant in terms of absorption). Intense
Read MoreEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) Career and Skills
Esther Sotelo Gonzalez
C/ Ventura
08035 Barcelona
Spain
11 February, 2016
David Garcia Lopez
Human Resources Manager
Transworld Ambulances
C/ Pelai 25
08004 Barcelona
Dear Mr. Garcia,
I’m writing in response to your advertisement for a Technician in Emergency Healthcare (TES) in last week’s Medicare magazine.
As you will see from my CV, I’m finishing my studies to be a technician in Emergency Health Care. I’m getting very good marks. I have also finished a lifeguard course, and I have worked as
Dental Prosthesis Design: Key Considerations
1. Where May the Retainer Be Located?
Retainers are typically located on the buccal surface of teeth with little natural retention, usually on smaller teeth such as canines or incisors.
2. How Do You Choose the Different Types of Hooks?
The choice of hooks depends on the condition of the teeth where the hook will be located. Retention is always determined by studying the parallelism using a surveyor.
3. When Do You Use the RPI System?
The RPI (Rest, Proximal Plate, I-bar) system is used on posterior
Read MoreAdvanced Vocabulary: Definitions and Meanings
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- Abdicate: To give up power or control.
- Abeyance: A state of temporary inactivity or to stop for a period of time.
- Abscond: To make off with something secretly.
- Abysmal: Terrible or awful.
- Accolade: Awards, honors, or praise.
- Acerbity: Bitterness, roughness, or sharpness.
- Acidulous: Sour or sharp in taste or manner.
- Acrimonious: Bitter or harsh.
- Acumen: Great skill, smartness.
- Admonish: To scold gently, to correct in a well-meaning way.
- Adulterate: To make impure by adding something that is inferior.
- Aegis:
Occupational Diseases: Causes, Types, and Prevention
Occupational Diseases
Definition of Industrial Hygiene
Industrial hygiene is the non-medical prevention of professional risks. The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) defines it as “the discipline devoted to understanding, evaluating, and controlling those factors arising or caused in the workplace that can cause diseases or create discomfort among the workers.”
Industrial Pollutants
- Chemical
- Physical
- Biological
Key Aspects of Industrial Hygiene
- Its goal is the prevention of occupational diseases.
Understanding Migraine: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Migraine
Not all headaches are migraines, and not all migraines present with headaches. A headache is one of the most common forms of pain. Although its cause is unknown, the pain occurs due to the dilation of arteries located in the skull.
(Headache is when you feel a sharp pain, roast phallic is when you feel nothing)
Migraine Symptoms
Migraine Without Aura
- Strong and throbbing pain that usually affects one side of the head.
- Often includes nausea and vomiting.
- Distortion of vision. (That is, all blurred)