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Suction! by Erin H. Posted Wed 06 May 2009 12:00am When Peewee was hospitalized for RSV we got sent home with a suction machine. I had been begging for one of these since his heart surgery. He always seems to have junk in his nose and the bulb doesn't do anything (yes I used saline too). Well I LOVE that little (well its really big) electric sucker! I think all moms need one! It has been wondrous Read on »
Suction Anyone? by Pamela B. Patient ExpertHealth Maven Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 6:41pm I am sure Rhett would trade you places in a heart beat if anyone would like to be suctioned on his behalf. He is REALLY hating this. He is rattling alot when he... because I do everything for Rhett. The only thing they do is set the pumps and the IV stuff......and the suctioning. Have I mentioned that he hates that? Anyways, Andy is here Read on »
Biting the bullet on suctioning by Catherine Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:57pm Thanks to Candi for sending this video link. Given we're in for the long haul with the trach, we're going to bite the bullet and use some of the pennies you've give us for Reuben to get a new machine (thanks!!!). Here they are side by side, the Devilbiss and the Medela Clario: http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-46197269233 ... Read on »
Cupping, or suction cup therapy,... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted Thu 11 Sep 2008 7:06pm Cupping, or suction cup therapy, is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) method of stimulating acupuncture points by applying a glass, bamboo or metal cup to the skin. A vacuum created by heating and depressurizing the air draws the skin and superficial muscle layer into the cup. This technique stimulates blood flow, relaxes congested muscles Read on »
Weight Loss Shortcuts: Pills, Suction and Now… Lasers by Mark S. Healthy Living Professional Posted Thu 18 Feb 2010 10:06am Imagine a world where you could stroll into a clinic, spend fifteen minutes reading a magazine while a doctor’s assistant points a bizarre contraption at your backside, and skip out the door, down a few thousand bucks and twenty pounds lighter. Provided you had the money and the extra weight, would you do it? Would you be willing to take the ul ... Read on »
Xeloda for nasopharyngeal cancer by Mark Levin Posted Fri 30 Apr 2010 8:38am Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is endemic in Southeast Asia and China with increased incidences in the Mediterranean countries. It is relatively rare in the United States... and radiation has become standard treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The most notable prospective trial to date examined induction with 5-FU and cisplatin followed by radiation Read on »
Tricks of the trade: Anesthetizing the nasopharyngeal tract by Michelle Lin Medical Doctor Posted Wed 31 Mar 2010 3:00am . These recent photos visualize a normal epiglottis and normal laryngeal anatomy, respectively. Tricks of the trade: Anesthetizing the nasopharyngeal tract There is no pain-free way Read on »
Reduced Doses of PCV-7 May Reduce Nasopharyngeal Carriage of Pneumococcus in Infants by Poh Tin Tan Posted Fri 31 Jul 2009 11:40am Laurie Barclay, MD July 15, 2009 — Infants who receive 2 or 3 primary doses of 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-7) have a decreased rate of nasopharyngeal... of this study was to determine the effects of a 2-dose and 2 plus 1-dose PCV-7 schedule on nasopharyngeal pneumococcal carriage in infants vs those who did not receive the vaccine Read on »
Antistatic lint-free swabsticks and Nasopharyngeal Flocked Swabs by Alla Posted Sun 29 Nov 2009 5:08am oral cell sample collecting foam swabs,Nasopharyngeal Flocked Swabs collect cell sample for detecting H1N1 virus and etc. ESD safe swabs, Long handle and short handle, sponge... and stronge removel ability. Nasopharyngeal Flocked Swabs Perpendicular Nylon Fibers act like a soft brush and allow improved collection of cell samples. Capillary action between Read on »
Restorative Nutrition for Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients by Divina Posted Wed 01 Jul 2009 6:38pm When I came back home in 2003, I thought I would be able to work, gain more experience in a professional kitchen before going back to Vancouver as a Canadian Immigrant. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen. I was left with no choice except to take care and cook for my late-father. My father was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer and was undergoing radiation Read on »