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… affects the body The alcohol you drink moves into the bloodstream from the stomach and small intestine. The amount … or exercise can sober you up more quickly, time is the only thing that can bring BAC back to zero. How blood alcohol … limit for operating a motor vehicle is a BAC of 0.05%- anything higher can result in penalties under provincial laws . …
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… test that uses dye and a camera to take pictures of the blood flow in an artery or a vein. An angiogram can be used … in your lungs. During an angiogram, the doctor will put a thin, flexible tube into a blood vessel in your groin or … taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other blood thinners.) Make sure that you understand exactly what your …
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… Overview A cardiac perfusion scan measures the amount of blood in your heart muscle at rest and after it has been … taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other blood thinners.) Make sure that you understand exactly what your … you do not exercise, you will be asked to remove your clothing above the waist. You will be given a hospital gown to …
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… Overview Try home treatment if you think you have an infection in the skin around your nail. … in 1 L (4 cups) warm water. After soaking, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a … part of the affected nail. Remove an artificial nail if you think you have an infection around or under a nail. Related …
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… urine can be measured by draining the bladder with a thin flexible tube (catheter) or by using ultrasound. … urine can be measured by draining the bladder with a thin flexible tube (catheter) or by using ultrasound. …
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… prescribed treatment? Have I had any recent medical tests (blood, urine, X-rays, or other tests) that this health … condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any … you have been keeping since your last visit, such as a blood sugar record if you have diabetes. Current as …
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… Other non-weight-bearing exercises. Avoiding heart and blood pressure problems Autonomic neuropathy affects the heart and blood vessels. It may limit your ability to exercise. It … strenuous exercise. And it may cause sudden shifts in your blood pressure during or after exercise. Make sure you talk …
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… or air conditioning can dry out the air inside your home. Bathing too often may also dry your skin, especially if you … this type of moisturizer can help heal dry skin. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly at night, and wear thin cotton gloves to bed. This is helpful for very dry …
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… down with one or two fingers to create a pouch. Put a thin line of ointment in the pouch. Close the eye for 30 to … closed. Pull the lower eyelid out to create a pouch. Put a thin line of ointment in the pouch. With the child's eyes … down with one or two fingers to create a pouch. Put a thin line of ointment in the pouch. Close the eye for 30 to …
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… and screws. Paper clips, pen tops, and safety pins. Clothing price tags. Small holiday decorations. Kitchen items, … unable to breathe. Only allow peanut butter that is spread thinly on a slice of bread or a cracker. Hot dogs and … and cut them into smaller pieces. Or cut raw carrots into thin slices. Preventing choking on toys and other objects …
