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… Overview Overview Muscle relaxants are medicines that block the nerve impulses to the muscles. They … also referred to as neuromuscular blocking agents. These medicines are often used to relax the body during surgery. A muscle relaxant may …
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… Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… thin, flexible tube. It's also called a central line. It is used when a person needs to receive medicine, fluids, nutrients, or blood products for several … or arm. Why is it used? CVADs are used to: Give long-term medicine treatment for pain, infection, or cancer, or to …
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… can include sensations of falling or tilting. Vertigo can cause nausea and vomiting. It may be hard to walk or stand, … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… Overview Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a procedure that uses an electrical current to shrink and stiffen the back … and periods of not breathing (apnea) related to the medicines used to make you sleep during surgery. Swelling, … In NH Fiebach et al., eds., Principles of Ambulatory Medicine , 7th ed., pp. 1849–1864. Philadelphia: Lippincott …
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… the air, and how long you have been exposed to it. What causes it? The inhalation and accumulation of coal dust causes … although problems caused by it can be treated. You may take medicines and have treatments to help your symptoms and … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… or corrosion. Also have them inspected each year. When in use, make sure they vent properly to allow gas to escape … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine R. Steven Tharratt …
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… several surgeries to correct joint problems in the hand caused by rheumatoid arthritis , including: Carpal tunnel … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… Treatment Overview Grief counselling focuses on working through the grieving process related to a … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Jean S. Kutner MD, MSPH - Geriatric Medicine, …
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… that you can hold on to something as you move around the house. Use specially modified chairs that make it easier to … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
