Organophosphate Toxicity
Practice Essentials Organophosphate (OP) compounds are a diverse group of chemicals used in both domestic and industrial settings....
Erythroderma (Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis)
Background Exfoliative dermatitis (ED) is a definitive term that refers to a scaling erythematous dermatitis involving 90% or more of the...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Practice Essentials Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (see the image below) is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections...
Measles Outbreak
An adult in the Dublin Midlands Healthcare region has unfortunately died from measles this week. Nine cases of suspected measles were...
Status Asthmaticus
Practice Essentials Status asthmaticus is considered a medical emergency. It is the extreme form of an asthma exacerbation that can...
Hemolytic Anemia
Practice Essentials Hemolysis is the premature destruction of erythrocytes. A hemolytic anemia will develop if bone marrow activity...