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… epidural, you may get a single shot. But usually, a thin tube (catheter) is inserted through the needle into the … next to the spinal cord. Then the needle is removed and the tube stays in your back to supply the numbing medicine. … for pain or to help you relax. You may get them through a tube in your vein, called an IV. They may make you feel …
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… your own. This machine pumps air into your lungs through a tube inserted into your throat. A feeding tube or an intravenous (IV) line to provide food and fluids … your own. This machine pumps air into your lungs through a tube inserted into your throat. A feeding tube or an …
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… are caused by: Long-term (chronic) inflammation in the tubes that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes). Inflammation leads to overreaction (hyperresponsiveness) of the tubes to triggers. Tightening of the smooth muscles in the …
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… on your back on the table of the CT or MRI machine. A thin tube is inserted into the rectum through the anus. For CT, air or carbon dioxide gas will be pumped through the tube. (There may be some discomfort as the gas expands your … For MRI, a contrast liquid will be given through the tube into the colon. This helps the doctor see all parts of …
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… Put the used injector, needle-end first, into the storage tube that comes with your injector. Do not bend the needle. Screw on the cap of the storage tube. Take your child to the emergency room, and bring the … Put the used injector, needle-end first, into the storage tube that comes with your injector. Do not bend the needle. …
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… Overview Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy) reconnects the tubes (vas deferens) that were cut during a vasectomy. A … on both sides of the scrotum. Then the two ends of the tubes are joined. Sperm can now move through this tube to the penis. Vasectomy reversal usually doesn't …
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… can travel up the vagina into the uterus and fallopian tubes and cause an infection. This is more common during … infections right away to: Prevent scarring of the fallopian tubes . Scarring of the fallopian tubes increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy and can cause …
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… from a bottle. Or your baby may get fluids through a soft tube that goes through the nose and into the stomach. It's … or in another location. What can you expect? You may see tubes and wires attached to your baby. This can be scary to … see. But these things help the doctor treat your baby. The tubes supply air, fluid, and medicines to your baby. The …
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… the vagina and the vulva. This fluid comes out of two tiny tubes next to the opening of the vagina. These tubes are called Bartholin ducts. Bartholin gland cyst If a … and filling up again, your doctor may put a small drainage tube with a small balloon at one end inside the cyst. The …
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… and reduce the risk of injury when an endotracheal (ET) tube is inserted. They may also be used to relax the chest muscles when an ET tube is used to help a person breathe (mechanical … and reduce the risk of injury when an endotracheal (ET) tube is inserted. They may also be used to relax the chest …
