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  2. Mechanical counterpressure suit - Wikipedia

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    The largest difficulty was donning and removing the suit. In order to effectively provide the minimum pressure of 0.3 bars (4.4 psi) necessary for human physiology, the suit had to be extremely tight-fitting, making donning and doffing a highly strenuous task. In 1971, Webb, along with James F. Annis, published their findings in a report. [7]

  3. Medical photography - Wikipedia

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    Medical photographers photograph patients in clinics, wards and in operating rooms. They may also be called to photograph an autopsy and gross specimens in the pathology department. Specialized photography techniques using photomacrography and ultra-violet and fluorescence photography may also be used.

  4. Endoscopy unit - Wikipedia

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    An endoscopy unit consists of the following components: trained and accredited endoscopists (which are usually gastroenterologists or surgeons); trained nursing and additional staff; endoscopes and other equipment; preparation, procedural and recovery areas; a disinfection and cleaning area for equipment; emergency equipment and personnel; and, a program for quality assurance.

  5. Instruments used in general surgery - Wikipedia

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    There are many different surgical specialties, some of which require specific kinds of surgical instruments to perform.. General surgery is a specialty focused on the abdomen; the thyroid gland; diseases involving skin, breasts, and various soft tissues; trauma; peripheral vascular disease; hernias; and endoscopic procedures.

  6. Surgical mask - Wikipedia

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    A surgical mask serves as a mechanical barrier that interferes with direct airflow in and out of respiratory orifices (i.e. nose and mouth).Most commonly used surgical masks are designed to only trap respiratory droplets, and therefore do not filter or block fine airborne particles that are smaller than the designed filtration ratings, which may be transmitted by coughs, sneezes, unintentional ...

  7. List of instruments used in otorhinolaryngology, head and ...

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    in unconscious patient (single cuff is sufficient); used in permanent tracheostomy (with two cuffs); has a balloon (cuff) that is inflated to occlude the airway around the tube to prevent aspiration of fluids into the lungs •Jackson's: metal double tube and a pilot Retractor's (single or double hook) to retract tissues Tracheal hooks (blunt ...

  8. What It's Like to Attend a 'Don't Die' Summit, Where People ...

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    Joining him on stage is Blueprint’s chief medical officer, Dr. Mike Mallin, an emergency physician with brown hair and a short-cropped beard. Their discussion ranges from pre-pregnancy to post ...

  9. Esmarch bandage - Wikipedia

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    There are many pictures of the Esmarch bandage, during the Afghanistan and Russian-Chechen Wars, being used to aid with the comfort of the stock, or a supposed attempt to make it more easily accessible. However, the quality of the rubber, and the general properties of similar types of rubber, result in problems of the materials becoming hard ...