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… Test Overview A pelvic ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to make a picture of the organs and structures in the … these ultrasounds, the transducer sends the reflected sound waves to a computer, which makes them into a picture that is … be put on your belly to improve the quality of the sound waves. A small, hand-held device called a transducer is …
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… Emergency Equipment Cold Exposure: Ways the Body Loses Heat Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? Cold … and Tendon Injury: Preventing Pain Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke Fetal Monitoring During Labour Finding Good … Protectors Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Screening Heat Waves Heat-Related Illnesses Heatstroke Prevention: …
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… have fun trying new activities. Avoiding dehydration and heat exhaustion When your child is active and not drinking … sweating without drinking fluids can cause dehydration and heat exhaustion. To prevent this, teach your child these … and Teenagers Concussion Eye Protection for Work and Sports Heat-Related Illnesses Mouth Guard Overuse Injuries Physical …
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… include: Duplex Doppler ultrasound. This test uses sound waves to show how blood flows through a blood vessel. … include: Duplex Doppler ultrasound. This test uses sound waves to show how blood flows through a blood vessel. …
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… and forth over your belly. The transducer sends out sound waves that bounce off the fetus. The sound waves are converted by a computer into a picture of the … and forth over your belly. The transducer sends out sound waves that bounce off the fetus. The sound waves are …
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… Continue to brush your teeth and tongue carefully. Ice and heat Try using an ice pack on the outside of your cheek for the first 24 hours. You can use moist heat—such as a face cloth soaked in warm water and wrung … contaminants to the surgery area. Learn more Using Cold and Heat Therapies Why It Is Done A wisdom tooth is extracted to …
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… way to the middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Heat foods evenly in the microwave To make sure that foods cook or reheat evenly in the microwave: Cover foods with a … Let the food stand for at least 2 minutes at the end of heating Follow food package instructions Some packaged foods …
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… Laser-assisted liposuction. This technique uses low-energy waves to liquefy the fat, which is removed through a small … over the treated area. Damage to the nerves and skin. The heat generated during ultrasound-assisted liposuction may … over the treated area. Damage to the nerves and skin. The heat generated during ultrasound-assisted liposuction may …
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… heart. A small device called a transducer directs sound waves toward your heart. The sound waves make a picture of the heart's valves and chambers. … images will be taken. You won't feel or hear the sound waves during the test. During the procedure, try not to …
