EPIDEMIOLOGY/ BIOSTATISTICS
EPIDEMIOLOGY/ BIOSTATISTICS
Alcohol withdrawal effects
"S#IT":
Shakes/ Seizures/ Sweats/ Stomach pains (n/v)
Hallucinosis (auditory)
Increased vitals/ Insomnia
Tremens (delirium tremens-the lethal part)
Knowledge Level 3, System: Alimentary
HBV Morehouse School of Medicine
Suicide risk factors
SAD PERSONS:
Sex: male
Age: young, elderly
Depression
Previous suicide attempts
Ethanol and other drugs
Reality testing/ Rational thought (loss of)
Social support lacking
Organized suicide plan
No spouse
Sickness/ Stated future intent
Knowledge Level 4, System: Nervous
Anonymous Contributor
Suicide risk factors in order of risk
OARS:
Top 6 risk factors in order of highest to lowest risk:
Serious previous attempt
Older than 45
Alcohol
Rage history
Sex (male)
Knowledge Level 4, System: Nervous
Robert O'Connor University College Dublin
Cigarette smoke: major carcinogens [ID 1922]
PANT:
Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons
Aromatic amines
Nitrosamines
Tar
Nicotine and Carbon monoxide are Non-Carcinogenic.
Knowledge Level 4, System: Pulmonary
Dr. Harsh Sharma BJMC, Pune, India