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How does a neck fracture at the level of C2 cause respiratory paralysis and suffocation?
The 2nd cervical vertebra is above the level of the respiratory control center in the brainstem. Thus, a neck fracture which results in sufficient damage to the portion of the brainstem (or above) which controls respiration, death will occur (unless artificial ventilatory support is put in place in a timely fashion).
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Can you drink hemlock?
No, hemlock is extremely poisonous and ingestion can be fatal. It contains toxic alkaloids that can cause respiratory paralysis and death. It is not safe for consumption under any circumstance.
Which of these diseases can cause permanent paralysis?
Polio and Guillain-Barre syndrome are two diseases that can potentially cause permanent paralysis due to damage to the nerves and muscles. Other conditions such as spinal cord injuries or certain autoimmune disorders can also lead to permanent paralysis.
What are nerve gasses?
Nerve gases are a class of chemical weapons that disrupt the transmission of nerve impulses in the nervous system. These substances can cause paralysis, respiratory failure, and death. They are highly toxic and have been used in warfare and terrorist attacks.
Can mushrooms cause paralysis?
Some mushrooms contain toxins that can cause paralysis if ingested. Specifically, mushrooms containing the toxin muscarine can lead to symptoms such as muscle weakness and paralysis. It's important to properly identify wild mushrooms and only consume those that are known to be safe.
How does ozone effect lungs?
Ozone at ground level is a pollutant. It can cause pain and suffocation in the lungs.
Does HIV affects the respiratory system or cause temporary suffocation?
nahh.
How does influenza affect the respiratory system?
It can cause paralysis including paralysis of the muscles need for respiration.
What happens when you fracture your larynx?
When you Fracture your larynx. These Fracture can cause air to escape into the neck and chest, and can cause respiratory problems and even death. If not treated or getting medical help ASAP
How do you die from polio?
Prior to the iron lung, the most common cause of death from polio was paralysis of the diaphragm muscles causing suffocation from inability to breathe.
What is the medical term for a broken neck?
The medical term for a broken neck is cervical fracture. This is a break or fracture of any of the seven cervical vertebrae in the neck. Cervical fractures can and do cause paralysis.
Why does organophosphate poisoning cause muscular paralysis?
Why does oranophosphate poisoning cause muscular paralysis? Why does oranophosphate poisoning cause muscular paralysis?
What cannot cause paralysis in a dog?
bananas cannot cause paralysis in dogs.
Which can cause a stressful fracture?
The overuse of a bone can cause a stress fracture.
Which can cause stress fracture?
The overuse of a bone can cause a stress fracture.
How long does it take for facial paralysis to disappear?
It depends on the cause of the paralysis.
What can cause Polio?
Paralysis of the limbs. In some cases, it can cause paralysis of the chest muscles making breathing difficult. It can even cause death.
Give a sentence using the word paralysis?
There are some diseases that can cause paralysis.
