...to the decades after you quit. Smoking releases thousands of chemicals into your body. The result isn’t only damage to your lungs, but also your heart and many other body...
...treat infections) * Hospitalization for intensive care **Keywords:** Oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, antibiotics, hospitalization **Question 5: What are the Long-Term Effects of Smoke Inhalation?** **Answer:** Severe smoke inhalation can cause permanent...
...of anticoagulation in the blood. **Treatment of Anticoagulation** The treatment for anticoagulation involves monitoring the levels of anticoagulation in the blood and adjusting the dosage of the anticoagulant medication as...
...doctor may pay particular attention to affected areas that pose problems. A discussion or a question-and-answer portion naturally follows as the doctor tries to listen to your concerns and answers...
...vascular access – one that carries blood from the body to the dialyzer and one that brings filtered blood back to the body. The procedure is considered safe. But just...
Definition & Overview Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter is the procedure of removing fluid buildup from several parts of the body. Unlike in aspiration procedure in which the catheter...
...short-term option. A long-term and the preferred option is the creation of arteriovenous shunt in a procedure commonly referred to as AV fistula surgery. The creation of AV fistula makes...
...infection * Infected blood or body fluids entering systemic circulation **Diagnosis of Disseminated Tuberculosis** * Medical history and physical examination * Imaging tests (e.g., chest X-ray, CT scan) to detect...
...means a person may only be given red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, or platelets, depending on what his body requires. Red blood cells transfusion – A person requiring...
...common in people with weakened immune systems **Transmission of HHV** HHVs are highly contagious and can be transmitted through: * **Direct contact with an infected person:** This includes kissing, sharing...