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… itself. This occurs when you are overexposed to heat or during intense physical activity while it is hot. Most … of heat-related illness include: Not drinking enough water during hot weather Increased body mass Poor physical fitness … illness (#35) Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat (#35a) Safety for infants and young …
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… Is Done On this page: Overview Overview During coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, your … bypass machine, your heart will be temporarily stopped during the surgery so your surgeon can perform surgery on … it can feed into the heart muscle. Preventing blood loss during surgery During the surgery, blood may spill into your …
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… Liposuction removes fat from your body using suction. During the procedure, small, thin, blunt-tipped tubes … large area treated, may increase the risk of complications during or after the procedure. Common side effects of … area. Damage to the nerves and skin. The heat generated during ultrasound-assisted liposuction may burn the skin or …
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… Preschooler growth and development Learn what to expect during your child’s preschool years, including speech and …
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… waist. You may be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the test. You will lie on your back or on your left … placed on the skin of your chest to record your heart rate during the test. A small amount of gel will be rubbed on the … a vein in your arm. No electricity passes through your body during the test. There is no danger of getting an electrical …
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… is not done on children. But a laparoscope may be used during open hernia repairs in children to explore the … If a hernia is seen, the surgeon can repair both sides during the same operation. Learn more Inguinal Hernia: … coming back. (This is usually related to the mesh applied during surgery being too small to cover the groin area. Or …
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… is examined. You will be given a cloth or paper gown to use during the test. You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it does not get in the way of the test. During the X-ray test, you will lie on an X-ray table. If … It is not a reason to avoid the test. If you need an X-ray during pregnancy, a lead apron will be put over your belly …
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… may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has … by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating or … 2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/health-authorities/regional-health-authorities . …
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… typically are high in sodium. Not adding salt to your food during cooking or at the table. Using low-sodium spices and … . It can show you how much sodium you eat at a meal or during the day. If you have heart failure, use a record that … food, you can balance it with very low-sodium foods during the rest of the day. To do this: Use the Nutrition …
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… surgery recover well. But this surgery has serious risks during surgery and soon after surgery. About 5 out of 100 people die during surgery or within 30 days. footnote 2 This risk may … located. About 9 to 17 out of 100 people have complications during the surgery or within 30 days. footnote 3 These …
