What is pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation? An ECMO system works by drawing blood from the patient’s body to artificially oxygenate the red blood cells in the blood and removes carbon dioxide from the blood. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), also called extracorporeal life support (ECLS), is a technique of providing prolonged cardiac and respiratory support to …
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What are splints? A thumb spica splint is used to minimize movement and support an injured thumb. A splint is a rigid or flexible device that maintains in position a displaced or movable part and protects it from any further damage. Splints are usually applied to reduce movement and provide support and comfort by stabilizing an injury. Splints are primarily …
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Facts you should know about scarlet fever Picture of rash on the arm due to scarlet fever. Source: CDC Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria that results in a rash and fever. Group a beta hemolytic streptococci produce an erythrogenic toxin that causes scarlet fever. The incubation period for scarlet fever is about 12 …
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An intrauterine device (IUD) is a method of contraception that requires the placement of a small, T-shaped device inside the uterus. Contraception refers to precautionary measures to prevent vaginal intercourse from resulting in pregnancy. Intrauterine devices are one of the most effective methods of contraception. IUDs are useful for long term contraception because they last for several years, some even …
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What is a splint? The main purpose of splinting is to immobilize the joints and bones above and below the fracture site. This is to prevent bone edges from moving and damaging other muscles, vessels, or nerves and further complications. A splint is a medical device that immobilizes the injured body part and protects it from further injury. It heals …
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How can you tell if you have diabetes? Typical symptoms of type 1 diabetes Unplanned weight loss, Nausea, and vomiting. The early signs of diabetes depend on if one has type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs in children, whereas type 2 diabetes is prevalent in adults. Usually, in type 2 diabetes, the signs may be …
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What is a short arm splint? Short arm splints are used for several different types of injuries include fractures to the bone close to the wrist and others. Short arm splints are short splints that immobilize joints of the hand and wrist or to protect bony and soft tissues in the forearm (between the elbow and wrist). They also extend …
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What is distal pancreatectomy? A distal pancreatectomy involves surgical resection of the body and tail of the pancreas. A pancreatosplenectomy (pancreaticosplenectomy) or spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy is performed to surgically treat the pancreatic disease of the tail and body. A distal pancreatectomy involves surgical resection of the body and tail of the pancreas with or without splenectomy. There are various surgical …
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What is a sugar-tong forearm splint? The main purpose of sugar-tong splinting is to immobilize the joints and bones above and below the fracture site. A sugar-tong forearm splint is a long U-shaped splint that immobilizes the injured forearm or wrist and prevents forearm rotation and wrist motion. They heal the fractured bones by keeping the broken ends together and …
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What is the hormonal method of contraception? Hormonal birth control, often in the form of a daily pill, alters the delicate balance of hormones in a woman's body to prevent ovulation. Contraception refers to the precautions taken before and/or after vaginal intercourse to prevent pregnancy. The hormonal method of contraception involves the use of hormones by the woman on a …
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