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… sample. The doctor may use ultrasound to guide the needle during the biopsy. The area will be numb. The biopsy itself … you what to do. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you …
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… medicine ( local anesthetic ) is used to prevent pain during this procedure. Intravenous (IV) pain medicine and a … skin to expose an area of the bone ( open biopsy ). General anesthesia or medicine to block feeling in the area where … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should …
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… cord, spinal nerve roots, and the subarachnoid space. During the test, a dye is put into the subarachnoid space … wants you to do. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to … in the way of the test.) You will be given a gown to wear during the test. During the test You will have a spinal tap …
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… the bone marrow. You may feel pressure or some dull pain during the procedure. After the doctor takes the sample, he … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you … of bleeding. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to …
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… and toenails. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should … The machine records the electrical activity of your heart during the test. An intravenous ( IV ) needle will be put …
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… a sip of water. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to … biopsy.) You will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the biopsy. A chest X-ray is usually taken after a … If you are given general anesthetic, you will be asleep during the biopsy. Risks A lung biopsy is generally a safe …
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… the procedure Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you … the liver or a cancer is suspected, the biopsy may be done during a laparoscopy . You will need to take off all or most …
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… breathing in a saltwater (saline) mist and then coughing. During bronchoscopy , which uses a bronchoscope to look at … a sip of water. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to … are not able to deliver it immediately. Bronchoscopy sample During bronchoscopy, a thin, lighted instrument …
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… heart is beating. Your doctor will usually check your pulse during a physical examination or in an emergency, but you … health and fitness level. Checking your pulse rate at rest, during exercise, or immediately after vigorous exercise can … disease ). Heart disease and heart failure. Heart rate during exercise Many people use a target heart rate to guide …
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… be done to look for blocked blood vessels in your lungs. During an angiogram, the doctor will put a thin, flexible … will be given medicine to make you sleepy and comfortable during the test. You may or may not need to stay in the … the angiogram. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to …