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… uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the skin at the back of the baby's neck. This screening also includes blood … push the intestines out of the way. You will lie on your back on an examination table. If you become short of breath … small, hand-held device called a transducer will be pressed against the gel on your skin. It will be moved across your …
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… unable to safely lie on their stomach, place them on their back. Choose a quiet place so that the child won't be … with the bulb in the centre of the armpit. Press the arm against the body, and leave the thermometer in place for the … in more than 1.25 cm (0.5 in.) to 2.5 cm (1 in.) . Pushing it farther can be painful and may damage the rectum. …
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… Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your … pressure. Empty your bladder before the test. Sit with your back straight, such as on a dining chair, with both feet on … pressure. Empty your bladder before the test. Sit with your back straight, such as on a dining chair, with both feet on …
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… you have a fetal ultrasound . For the tests, you will lie back on a padded examination table. If you become short of breath or light-headed while lying on your back, say so. The technician can help you change your … of sound waves. A small, hand-held sensor will be pressed against the gel on your skin and moved across your belly a …
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… the doctor will have you push with the arms and legs against the doctor's hand. Dexterity, muscle tone, and … the doctor will have you push with the arms and legs against the doctor's hand. Dexterity, muscle tone, and …
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… and scanners to make magnified images, or pictures, of the back of your eye . This includes the retina. It's the part … and black-and-white photography. A camera magnifies the back of your eye and makes pictures. Optical coherence … your chin on a chin rest. And you'll brace your forehead against a bar to keep it still. Keep your mouth closed, open …
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… and movements. How It Is Done For the test, you will lie back on a padded examination table. Two elastic belts with … away. It depends on the reason for the test. You can go back to your usual activities right away. How It Feels This … and movements. How It Is Done For the test, you will lie back on a padded examination table. Two elastic belts with …
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… a small hand-held device called a transducer is passed back and forth over the neck. This makes a picture of the … from your head and around your neck. You will lie on your back on a high table with your neck stretched out. You'll … to conduct the sound waves. The transducer will be pressed against your neck (or against the water-filled bag or …
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… a transducer sends sound waves that echo off your heart and back to the transducer. These echoes are turned into moving … paper covering to use during the test. You will lie on your back or on your left side on a bed or table. You may receive … up the sound waves. The transducer will be pressed firmly against your chest and moved slowly back and forth. It is …
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… at the arteries or veins in the head, arms, legs, chest, back, or belly. This test is done to look for problems in … normal position may mean that a tumour or other growth is pushing against them. A narrow spot in an artery may mean that a fat …
