Keith Sleightholm

Keith Sleightholm

Sepsis

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection injures its own tissues and organs. Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion. Sepsis is a rare condition that can…

Near-drowning and secondary drowning

Drowning is defined as death within 24 hours from suffocation by submersion in a liquid, normally fresh water or sea water. Near drowning implies successful resuscitation from suffocation caused by immersion. Secondary drowning refers to fluid accumulation in the lungs…