RECOGNIZING ADULT RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME

ARDS  is a life threatening condition which may be triggered
 by such conditions as trauma,  pneumonia, pancreatitis

and massive blood transfusions.

Signs and symptoms include anxiety, shortness of breath,
tachycardia and cyanosis.

Enjoy the video:The patient on mechanical ventilation

Anaphylaxis is described as an allergic response 
to a substance. It is not always possible to predict
who will develop an allergic reaction. One thing
is clear, anaphylaxis is life- threatening. It requires
immediate intervention.

The immune system may show an unexpected response
 to certain substances. This may be medication, certain 
foods, bee stings, snake bite, food preservatives, certain
animals and more.

Learn more:The Immune System