Sickle Cell Anaemia affects the haemoglobin in red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic condition where the red blood cells are not a normal (biconcave) shape. Instead, they look like sickles. Due to it being genetic, people are born with this […]
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Blood Loss
Excessive blood loss does not just happen externally when the skin is broken. Blood can be lost inside the body as well, which is called internal bleeding. The big problem in both is recognising that severe blood loss is possible or actually happening. It’s best to assume the worst and treat as if there is […]
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. It is a gas that is smaller than the oxygen and carbon dioxide molecules in the air. Sources can include cars, machines, gas central heating or cookers. The gas is colourless and odourless, and in concentrations, it can be fatal. The Science behind Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In every red […]