The Various Uses Of Liposuction And Aftercare
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3 January 2019
Liposuction is not a weight loss tool, but it is an effective way to improve areas that refuse to decrease in size because of fat. It's a cosmetic procedure that is done under a local anesthetic for small areas. While it is used cosmetically for many people, it can also be used to treat medical conditions such as lymphedema, lipodystrophy, or to remove lipomas. Liposuction can be performed using either dry or with saline solution, with ultrasound assistance, or can be done power assisted to make it easier for the fat to come out.
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Tips For Moving To Smart IV Pumps In Your Medical Practice
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3 January 2019
In the last few years, smart IV pump systems have come onto the market and are quickly replacing general-purpose IV pumps in medical practices all over the country. Medical offices are quickly flocking to new smart infusion systems because they are much safer for patients. This added safety is provided by a dose error system built into them. The dose error system is able to catch errors before medication reaches the patient.
If your medical practice has been using traditional IV pumps and has decided to move to smart pumps, these tips will help you successfully do so:
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A First-Time Pregnant Woman's Guide
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3 December 2018
Joy, love, fear, and anxiety are all perfectly natural emotions to feel when pregnant. This is very much compounded if you are delivering your first baby. To make sure that you get through your pregnancy with full confidence and avoiding foreseeable issues, there are some tips that will be helpful. Start with these tips to get the most out of your pregnancy as you shift toward this huge life change.
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What You Need To Know About Tapering Off Opioids
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10 October 2018
If you've experienced an injury or undergone surgery, your doctor may have prescribed opioid pain medications to help you get through the pain. Opioid medications are strong and potentially addictive, but very effective at relieving acute, short-term pain. Unfortunately, if you end up relying on opioid pain medications for more than a few weeks, you could start to develop a dependence on them, and you may experience unpleasant withdrawal effects when you try to quit using them.
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