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… your health and may increase your risk of lung cancer and heart problems. Particulates in the air you breathe can … Aggravation of heart problems, such as angina , heart failure , and coronary artery disease . Nitrogen dioxide … can be found in some plastic items (such as some medical devices) and in products such as powders, lotions, and …
Medical tests
… of the standard heel stick, some hospitals may use a device called a transcutaneous bilirubin meter to check a newborn's bilirubin level. This small hand-held device measures bilirubin levels when it is placed gently against the skin. With this device, there may be no need to puncture the baby's skin. …
Health features
… is vaping? Vaping is inhaling aerosol or vapour produced by devices like electronic cigarettes. These devices heat liquid into an aerosol that the user inhales … into the bloodstream. There are different kinds of vaping devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens, vapes, mods, tanks …
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… with a high-contrast colour. Carry a phone or medical alert device with you. Then you can quickly call for help if you … up can cause falls. If you have to reach, use a reaching device that you can buy at a medical supply store. If you … Take a phone into the bathroom, or wear a medical alert device. Then you can quickly call for help if you need it. …
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… has broken (your membranes have ruptured). Electronic fetal heart monitoring will be used to record the fetal heart rate … is less likely than epidural anesthesia to lead to an assisted (forceps or vacuum) delivery. footnote 4 But an … fluid. It quickly and fully numbs the pelvic area for assisted births, such as a forceps or caesarean delivery. …
Medications
… risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this … carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may …
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… aids and adaptive technology, such as lenses and other devices, to enhance your remaining vision. These are a few … have both the camera and screens built into a head-mounted device that looks like a pair of large goggles. This allows … aids that may help you include: Needle guides and other devices. They can help you locate and stick the needle …
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… by a vaping product, such as an electronic cigarette. The device heats a liquid (usually known as “e-juice” or “vape … can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can …
Medications
… side effects. Sexual activity may put extra strain on your heart, especially if you have heart problems. If you have heart problems and experience … heartbeat in the past 6 months, chest pain/angina, heart failure) stroke in the past 6 months kidney disease …
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… cause serious side effects, especially for people who have heart disease and high blood pressure. If over-the-counter … and relax your mind and muscles. Ask your doctor about device therapy. There are different kinds of these devices. They use an electrical current or magnets to change …
