The spectrum of organisms that causes sepsis changes over time and varies from country to country and this is in turn due to local patterns of antibiotic used. While any type of infection, bacterial, viral or fungal can lead to sepsis, the most likely varieties include: Pneumonia Infection of the digestive system (which includes organs […]
Tag Archives: Emergency healthcare
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Oct
Oct
If you have ever had a challenge with your health or your loved one has, then you’ll probably agree with the clause ‘Good health is underrated’ and you clearly recognise the value of perfect health. In recent weeks, HEI had received numerous phone calls from different people about the need for financial assistance for medical […]
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Jul
Jul
One of the state-owned emergency care services in Lagos state rescued a young man who was a victim of hit and run along Town Planning Way Ilupeju, Lagos. He was unconscious and unable to provide any information about himself. The emergency response services contacted HEI with request for funds for the medical treatment of the […]
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Jun
Jun
Road traffic accident is the biggest killer of young people in Nigeria (World Health Organisation) One of the state owned emergency care services in Lagos state rescued a young man who was a victim of hit and run along Town Planning Way Ilupeju. He was unconscious and unable to provide any information about himself. The […]
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Mar
Mar
The world is in a state of global emergency with the presence of a pandemic virus ravaging the world and Nigeria is in no way left out of this even as there are presently 12 confirmed cases of Corona Virus in Lagos State. Without gainsaying, there is a palpating frenzy in the country that can […]
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Jan
Jan
Medical emergency is any medical problem that could cause death or permanent injury if not treated quickly. Severe pain in some instances can also be a medical emergency, such as the pain associated with kidney stones or appendicitis just like in the case of 13 years old Zainab. Mumeenat was admitted to one […]