Crisis
Crisis (medical)
Crisis (pronounced: /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/) is a term used in medicine to describe a sudden and significant change in a patient's condition, often requiring immediate intervention. The term is derived from the Greek word 'krisis', meaning 'decision' or 'turning point'.
Types of Crisis
There are several types of crises in medicine, including:
- Addisonian crisis: A life-threatening condition that occurs when the body cannot produce sufficient amounts of cortisol.
- Myasthenic crisis: A complication of myasthenia gravis characterized by worsening muscle weakness, potentially leading to respiratory failure.
- Thyroid storm: A severe, life-threatening condition caused by an excess of thyroid hormone.
- Hypertensive crisis: A severe increase in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke.
- Diabetic crisis: A situation where a person's blood sugar levels become dangerously high or low.
Related Terms
- Emergency: A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
- Critical condition: A medical state where the patient's vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits.
- Acute: A condition that is severe and sudden in onset.
Etymology
The term 'crisis' comes from the Greek word 'krisis', which means 'decision' or 'turning point'. In medicine, it is used to describe a significant change in a patient's condition that requires immediate decision and action.
Pronunciation
The term 'crisis' is pronounced as /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crisis
- Wikipedia's article - Crisis
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