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… Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … before they enter body tissues. An ABG measures: Partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2). This measures the pressure of … if you are getting the right amount of oxygen when you are using oxygen in the hospital. Measure the acid-base level in …
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… Dawn's Story: From Dieting to Healthy Eating Habits On this page: Dawn's Story Dawn's Story Dawn is no stranger to dieting. Over the years, she followed many different … habits, and her weight would go back up. She says that with dieting "There is a mind-set that this is a diet. And when I …
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… Blood Sugar Testing Times Form On this page: Overview … treating low blood sugar. ___ When I think I might have high blood sugar. ___ After treating high blood sugar. ___ Before driving. Other times: …
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… Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: … transfusion, the recipient's blood is analyzed closely (using blood type ) to make sure the donor blood is a close … strokes in children who already had a stroke or are at high risk for a first stroke. footnote 1 How Well It Works …
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… Blood Thinners: Signs of Abnormal Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview A blood thinner can increase your risk of bleeding problems. … for signs of abnormal bleeding. If you are injured, apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Realize that it will take …
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… Seizure Medicine Levels in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … they don't control seizures as well as they should. At a high blood level, they may cause problems. Your doctor may … they don't control seizures as well as they should. At a high blood level, they may cause problems. Your doctor may …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can … finger continues to bleed, use a clean cotton ball to apply pressure to your fingertip to stop the bleeding. Record your … for patterns and reasons for your blood sugar levels. Try using the memory storage feature of your meter and other …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your … easily than men, especially from minor injuries on the thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. A tendency to bruise easily … keep it on until you see a doctor. You can also put direct pressure on the area for 15 minutes at a time. Yes Bruises …
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… example, they may want to know what it feels like to get high. Or they may want to rebel against their parents or fit … harm the brain. They can also damage the liver, kidneys, blood, or bone marrow. Club drugs , like ecstasy (MDMA) and … which can cause anxiety, abnormal heartbeats, high blood pressure, dehydration, and other serious problems. When …
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… Thick and Thin Blood Smears for Malaria On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview Thick and Thin Blood Smears for Malaria—Overview Doctors use thick and thin … smears helps doctors discover what species of malaria is causing the infection. Why It Is Done Thick and Thin Blood …
