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… it is made by muscle tissue and red blood cells . When the oxygen level in the body is normal, carbohydrate breaks down into water and carbon dioxide. When the oxygen level is low, carbohydrate breaks down for energy and … infection (sepsis), or shock —lower the flow of blood and oxygen throughout the body. Lactic acid levels can also get …
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… builds up in the lungs, causing breathing failure and low oxygen levels in the blood. ARDS is life-threatening, … it keeps organs like the brain and kidneys from getting the oxygen they need to work. ARDS occurs most often in people … tests. An arterial blood gas test may be done to check oxygen levels in the blood. You may have other tests, …
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… with their benefits and side effects: Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen (Entonox), commonly known as laughing gas Side …
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… Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people travelling to or working in some countries. It is important … by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, or … File #41f Malaria prevention . If your child will be travelling for a long period of time, talk to your health …
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… syndrome . But a ventilator's forced breathing and high oxygen levels can damage a baby's lungs. Infections. … The diagnosis is confirmed if your baby needs extra oxygen for at least 28 days after birth. Based on your … gestational age and how much longer your baby needs extra oxygen, your doctor will know how severe the disease is. …
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… his or her lungs, the lungs were no longer able to supply oxygen to your child's body. Lack of oxygen quickly affects organs throughout the body, including … doctor care for your child. Some of the tubes may supply oxygen, fluid, and medicines. The wires are hooked to …
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… rate to maintain an adequate and continuous supply of oxygen and other nutrients to the brain and other vital … your normal cardiac output, because your muscles need more oxygen when you exert yourself. During exercise, your heart … helps keep blood pressure at the levels needed to supply oxygen-rich blood to your brain and other vital organs. …
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… by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in tropical areas of Africa or … travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) …
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… health care provider to make an appointment. If you are travelling to a country where measles is common, you can be … Health Feature . For information on vaccines related to travelling outside of Canada, please visit: Health advice … Travel immunizations for adults (HealthLinkBC File #41c) Travelling with children (HealthLinkBC File #41d) Travel …
