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… rhythm. In atrial fibrillation, a problem with the heart's electrical system causes the two upper chambers of the heart … by health problems that damage or strain the heart and its electrical system . These problems include high blood … treatments include medicine, electrical cardioversion to shock the heart back to a normal rhythm, a procedure called …
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… cats, and other animals can smother your baby. To prevent burns Try these tips to help keep your baby safe from burns. Turn your water heater's temperature down to 49°C … reach up and grab them. Use safety plugs or covers on all electrical outlets. Unplug household items when they aren't …
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… been caused by abuse. Physical abuse often causes bruises, burns, fractures, head injuries, and other injuries. If you … of consciousness in past 24 hours Do you have symptoms of shock? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different … Animal and Human Bites Burns and Electric Shock Facial Injuries Head Injury, Age 3 and …
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… will have to decide if you will use a standard razor or an electric razor. For most people, an electric razor may be the best choice. Electric razors are less likely to cause nicks and cuts than …
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… flexible, reduce stress, and stay healthy. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). This treatment applies brief pulses of electricity to nerve endings in the skin. It can relieve … flexible, reduce stress, and stay healthy. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). This treatment applies …
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… to express breast milk. You may decide to use a manual or electric pump for one of two reasons: Essential: You need to … there's a temporary problem where you must pump, a rental electric pump may be your best choice. It's important to … a day on a regular basis may start to refuse the breast. Electric pumps Some electric pumps allow you to pump both …
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… information. An electrocardiogram is a tracing of the electrical activity of your heart. It is usually done along … specific areas of heart tissue that give rise to abnormal electrical impulses, which may be causing the ventricular … is not stopping, it is a medical emergency. You may need a shock to try to get your heart back into a normal rhythm. …
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… Severe bleeding No Severe bleeding Do you have symptoms of shock ? Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock Are you … and Injuries Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Burns and Electric Shock Cuts Groin Problems and Injuries Knee …
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… to treat heart failure. This pacemaker sends electrical pulses to make the ventricles pump at the same … you may get a pacemaker that is combined with a device to shock your heartbeat back to a normal rhythm if it is … Daily precautions You'll need to be cautious around certain electric devices. Some devices have a strong electromagnetic …
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… urine from the kidneys. What is lithotripsy? Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy uses shock waves to break the kidney stone into small pieces that … effects? Have lithotripsy Have lithotripsy The doctor uses shock waves to break the kidney stone into small pieces that …
