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The Trendelenburg position may be used for drainage images during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. [10] The Trendelenburg position is reasonable in those with a cord prolapse who are unable to achieve a knee-to-chest position. [11] It is a temporary measure until a cesarean section can be performed. [11]
The Valsalva maneuver may help check for a dural tear following certain spinal operations, such as a microdiscectomy. An increase in intra-spinal pressure will cause cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) to leak out of the dura, causing a headache. [citation needed] The Valsalva maneuver has been associated with transient global amnesia. [17] [18] [19 ...
Paraná maneuver: checking perforators Testing sapheno-popliteal junction with Paraná maneuver The Paraná maneuver makes use of a proprioceptive reflex to test venous-muscle-pump- induced flow. (A proprioceptive reflex is a response to a perceived stimulus, especially with regard to movement and position of the body.) [ 19 ] A slight push to ...
A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC or PICC line), also called a percutaneous indwelling central catheter or longline, [1] is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for long chemotherapy regimens, extended antibiotic therapy, or total parenteral nutrition) or for administration of substances that should not be done peripherally (e.g ...
Antibiotic use was not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in healthy older adults, according to a recent study.
Video of the terrifying incident ran on the station’s morning news program, capturing the sound of at least eight gunshots, then screams, and briefly showed Flanagan, 41, holding a gun.
The hearing came a day after Mangione was arrested in Altoona. Police searched Mangione and found a fake New Jersey driver's license and a "semi-automatic pistol" with a silencer, both made by a ...
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