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Spinal Curves in Scoliosis

… parts: neck region (cervical), chest area (thoracic), and lower back (lumbar). A curve may be labelled according to … parts: neck region (cervical), chest area (thoracic), and lower back (lumbar). A curve may be labelled according to …

Epidural Anesthesia

… do affect your muscles and how well you can move. They also lower your blood pressure. Lidocaine and bupivacaine are … do affect your muscles and how well you can move. They also lower your blood pressure. Lidocaine and bupivacaine are …

Estimating the Size of a Burn

… the body's surface area. The upper back equals 9% and the lower back equals 9% of the body's surface area. The front … the body's surface area. The upper back equals 9% and the lower back equals 9% of the body's surface area. The front …

Eyelid Problems

… movement problems, an evaluation is needed. Sometimes the lower lid turns in toward the eyeball (entropion), and the … movement problems, an evaluation is needed. Sometimes the lower lid turns in toward the eyeball (entropion), and the …

Cirrhosis Complications Encephalopathy

… blood or fluid through other areas of the body) that help lower portal hypertension and prevent variceal bleeding may … blood or fluid through other areas of the body) that help lower portal hypertension and prevent variceal bleeding may …

Cold Exposure What Increases Your Risk of Injury

… heat through the lungs by panting and being too active. Lower oxygen levels can also change your normal good … heat through the lungs by panting and being too active. Lower oxygen levels can also change your normal good …

Object in the Eye First Aid

… is on the white part (sclera) of the eye or inside the lower lid, wet a cotton swab or the tip of a twisted piece … is on the white part (sclera) of the eye or inside the lower lid, wet a cotton swab or the tip of a twisted piece …

Oral Breathing Devices for Snoring

… forward, improving airflow. Changing the position of the lower jaw enlarges the airway and decreases the chance that … forward, improving airflow. Changing the position of the lower jaw enlarges the airway and decreases the chance that …

Tooth Development in Children

… order, typically from the front to the back of the mouth. Lower teeth often appear 1 to 2 months before the … order, typically from the front to the back of the mouth. Lower teeth often appear 1 to 2 months before the …

Diabetes and Infections

… areas of infection may receive a poor blood supply, further lowering the body's ability to fight infections and heal … areas of infection may receive a poor blood supply, further lowering the body's ability to fight infections and heal …