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… a positive reaction). Another skin prick method uses a device with 5 to 10 points (heads), which are dipped into bottles that contain the allergen extract. This device is pressed against the skin of the forearm or back so … 3 mm (1/8 inch) larger than the reaction to the negative control. The larger the wheal, the more certain it is that …
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… or abnormal twisted blood vessels that are present at birth (this is called an arteriovenous [AV] malformation). … powerful. It may affect any metal implants or other medical devices you have. Risks from contrast material Contrast … powerful. It may affect any metal implants or other medical devices you have. Risks from contrast material Contrast …
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… or wood fibres. See if a tube, catheter, or other medical device has been placed in the proper position in an airway, … objects are seen. All tubes, catheters, or other medical devices are in their correct positions in the chest. … tubes, or lungs. A tube, catheter, or other medical device looks like it has moved out of the correct position. …
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… your doctor to look at your airway through a thin viewing device called a bronchoscope. During a bronchoscopy , your … blocking the airway. Check and treat growths in the airway. Control bleeding. Treat areas of the airway that have … you. It provides a picture that helps your doctor see any devices, such as forceps to collect a biopsy sample, that …
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… use X-rays or other types of radiation. A small hand-held device called a transducer is passed back and forth over the scrotum. The device sends the sound waves to the computer, which turns … use X-rays or other types of radiation. A small hand-held device called a transducer is passed back and forth over the …
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… is produced by the pituitary gland . In women, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by … You may be asked to stop taking medicines (including birth control pills) that contain estrogen or progesterone … You may be asked to stop taking medicines (including birth control pills) that contain estrogen or progesterone …
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… that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device called a transducer. The device picks up echoes of the sound waves as they bounce off … that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device called a transducer. The device picks up echoes of …
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… Cell-free fetal DNA is a screening test to look for certain birth defects in a fetus . It's done to find birth defects caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes . … is positive, it means there is a chance your baby has a birth defect. In that case, your doctor may suggest that you …
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… help your doctor look at the inside of your heart. A small device called a transducer directs sound waves toward your … will be monitored throughout the procedure. Also, a small device used to measure the amount of oxygen in your blood ( … may remove the saliva from your mouth with a suction device. Or you can just let the saliva drain from the side …
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… Problems in one or both of these areas may cause uncontrolled urine leakage, an urgent feeling that you have to … room-temperature water. The catheter is also attached to a device called a cystometer. This will measure how much your … room-temperature water. The catheter is also attached to a device called a cystometer. This will measure how much your …
