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… adhesives (also called liquid stitches) within 6 to 8 hours after the injury. Some wounds that require treatment can be closed as long as 24 hours after the injury. If stitches may be needed, avoid using an antiseptic or antibiotic ointment until after a health professional has examined the wound. Most dog …
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… On this page: Nate's Story Nate's Story After 8 years of trying to quit smoking, Nate was sick of … Nate started smoking in his teens with friends from school. After 2 years of smoking, he'd had enough. But by then he … easy to deal with the cravings. The toughest times were after a meal or when driving in his car—times when he used …
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… The soft palate is the back part of the roof of your mouth. After this tissue is removed, air may move through your … happens when your throat is narrow or blocked by tissue. After surgery, you may breathe more easily or even snore … airway pressure (CPAP). You will probably go home the day after surgery. In about 1 to 2 weeks, you can probably go …
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… avoid inducing labour when a woman is trying vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) . But others are okay with the … 1 Caesarean Section Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Citations American College … of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2017). Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 184. …
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… best results, antivenom should be given as soon as possible after the bite. It is usually given within the first 4 hours after the snakebite and may be effective for 2 weeks or more after the bite. Snake venoms can cause many problems, such …
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… The most rare yet most serious risk of vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is that the scar on the uterus may … death. Caesarean Section Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Citations Guise JM, et al. (2010). Vaginal birth after cesarean: New insights . Evidence Report (Publication …
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… the pain really interferes with their lives. Rehabilitation after knee replacement requires daily exercises for several … of your strength, endurance, and ability to be active, then after the surgery you might have a harder time returning to … symptoms of osteoarthritis include joint pain, stiffness after inactivity, and limited motion. What is knee …
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… the burning. Do not attempt to peel the tar or plastic off after it has cooled. This may remove skin that is stuck to … such as Vaseline or Polysporin. Tar will likely peel off after a few days as the skin cells below the tar flake off normally. After the tar or plastic is removed, wash and treat the …
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… The fourth stage of labour is the first two or three hours after birth. During this time you might experience tremors and chills, as well as discomfort from after-pains, episiotomy or tears, and hemorrhoids. You may … and cuddling your baby. Keep your baby skin-to-skin until after your baby finishes the first feeding and then for as …
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… the head and neck very still. They are usually only used after major surgery or a serious injury, such as a broken … the head and neck. Soft cervical collars are sometimes used after surgery, but they are of limited value in other neck treatment. Sometimes they can be helpful after a moderate neck injury. When they are used for this …
