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  2. Hospital-acquired infection - Wikipedia

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    The rates among adult patients in intensive care were 13.5% in 2004, 14.6% in 2005, 14.1% in 2006 and 14.4% in 2007. [60] Nosocomial infections are estimated to make patients stay in the hospital for four to five additional days.

  3. Pneumothorax - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, tension pneumothorax is a medical emergency and may be treated before imaging – especially if there is severe hypoxia, very low blood pressure, or an impaired level of consciousness. In tension pneumothorax, X-rays are sometimes required if there is doubt about the anatomical location of the pneumothorax. [16] [18]

  4. Coin test - Wikipedia

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    A punctured lung can cause air or fluid to leak into the pleural cavity, leading to, for example, pneumothorax or hydrothorax. In a coin test, a coin held against the chest is tapped by another coin on the side where the puncture is suspected. A stethoscope is placed on the back to listen to breath sounds and the sound of the coins.

  5. Pleural disease - Wikipedia

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    Pneumothorax: a collection of air within the pleural cavity, arising either from the outside or from the lung. Pneumothoraces may be traumatic, iatrogenic , or spontaneous. A tension pneumothorax is a particular type of pneumothorax where the air may enter (though a defect of the chest wall, lung, or airways) on inspiration, but cannot exit on ...

  6. Woman, 53, Has ‘Never Felt Better' After Undergoing Pig ...

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    An Alabama woman "is recuperating well" after undergoing a pig kidney transplant in New York City, per reports. Towana Looney, 53, underwent surgery using the organ from a genetically manipulated ...

  7. Hydropneumothorax - Wikipedia

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    Hydropneumothorax is defined as the presence of both air and fluid within the pleural space. [1] An upright chest x-ray will show air fluid levels. The horizontal fluid level is usually well defined and extends across the whole length of one of the hemithorax.

  8. Colorado Parents Praise 8-Year-Old Son with Down Syndrome for ...

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    An 8-year-old boy with Down syndrome became a hero after he alerted his 14-year-old sister of a fire in their Colorado home, helping them get out on time before it was engulfed in flames.

  9. 3 Women Found Dead Inside Ohio Home in 'Alarming and ... - AOL

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    A homicide investigation is underway after three women were found dead inside a Columbus, Ohio residence over the weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 14 just before 4 p.m. local time, Columbus Police ...