Talking treatments (also called psychological therapies or psychotherapy) are mental health interventions in which improvement in a person’s symptoms and wellbeing is achieved through structured conversation with a trained therapist or counsellor, rather than (or as well as) medication. They are based on the principle that thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and mental health are interconnected, and … Read more
In a medical context, suction refers to the mechanical removal of secretions, fluid, blood, or foreign material from the airway using a device that applies negative pressure through a plastic catheter or tube. It is a routine procedure in critical care, anaesthesia, and emergency medicine. Suction is used to clear the nose, mouth, throat, or … Read more
A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD or SICD) is a device that monitors heart rhythm and delivers a shock to correct life-threatening arrhythmias, without placing any leads (wires) inside the heart or blood vessels. All components sit beneath the skin: the generator is implanted under the skin at the left side of the chest, and … Read more