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… where the ribs come together. Put the heel of your other hand just above your fingers on the breastbone. (See a … at least 100 compressions per minute (between 1 and 2 per second). Do at least 100 compressions per minute (between 1 and 2 per second). Do at least 100 compressions per minute (between 1 …
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… gives you different instructions Do not eat, drink, smoke, brush your teeth or use mouthwash before collecting … inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. Breathe out slowly. Take another deep breath. Cough … bottle) After you finish collecting your sputum, wash your hands. For more information on proper hand washing, visit …
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… be done two ways. In a transabdominal ultrasound, a small hand-held device called a transducer is moved over your … for birth defects that affect the brain or spinal cord. Second trimester ultrasound This test is done to: Estimate … A transvaginal ultrasound takes about 15 to 30 minutes. A second-trimester fetal ultrasound takes about 30 to 60 …
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… lying on your back, with your knees bent. Place your left hand on your abdomen and your right hand on your chest. … filled and emptied your lower lungs 8 to 10 times, add the second step to your breathing: Inhale first into your lower … lifting your head last. Hold your breath for just a few seconds in this standing position. Exhale slowly as you …
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… blood vessels in the neck. Brain cells are affected within seconds of the blockage. This causes symptoms in the parts … as prescribed. Have a heart-healthy lifestyle. Do not smoke or allow others to smoke around you. If you need help … blood vessels in the neck. Brain cells are affected within seconds of the blockage. This causes symptoms in the parts …
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… to have a dry mouth. Having diabetes. Smoking, using spit (smokeless) tobacco, or breathing second-hand smoke. Children, whose teeth are still growing, are …
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… You can measure your own breath alcohol level with a simple hand-held device. If the device is calibrated and used … such as mouth sprays to relieve a sore throat. Do not smoke for 1 to 5 minutes before testing your BAC. Do not … the machine for the correct amount of time (usually 4 to 6 seconds). Use one long breath, not several small breaths. …
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… tired during the first and third trimesters. During the second trimester, they may have more energy. Whether you're … her. Ask her what she needs from you. Show affection. Hold hands and give hugs. Help her make changes to her lifestyle. … cooking smells make her feel sick to her stomach. If you smoke, don't do it around her. Start a quit program if you …
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… teeth is more likely to cause tooth decay overnight. Don't smoke or use smokeless tobacco. Tobacco can make tooth decay … the other end around your right middle finger, until your hands are about 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in.) apart. The circle … swallow it. Keep your child away from cigarette smoke ( second-hand smoke ). Tobacco smoke may contribute to the …
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… before the test. Empty your bladder before the test. If you smoke, stop for 2 hours before the test. Smoking can lower … within 10 minutes that each last longer than 45 seconds. Or you may be asked to massage one of your nipples by hand to start contractions. If you don't have a second …
