Symptoms of Eustachian tube dysfunction usually go away without treatment. You can do exercises to open up the tubes. This includes swallowing, yawning, or chewing gum. Is eustachian tube dysfunction permanent? This refers to fluid buildup in the middle ear. It may last for a few weeks, but more severeRead More →
McIntosh is worth it, at least buying used. They sound great, are reliable and conservatively engineered, and parts and service support great even on 40-50 year old gear. Why do speakers have transformers? The voltage is stepped down at the destination. Similarly, in a constant-voltage speaker system, the amplifier usesRead More →
Lavender-top tube: Contains K2 EDTA. Use: EDTA whole blood or plasma. What are EDTA tubes used for? EDTA prevents clotting by chelating calcium, an essential component of coagulation. This is your basic hematology tube (by which I mean identifying and counting blood cells, blood typing, etc). Which lab tests areRead More →
If you’re unable to eat and drink like you used to, a feeding tube can help you get the nutrition you need and lower your chances of choking. Depending on your situation, the tube will run either through your nose or into your stomach or intestines. How is a PEGRead More →
One Jaffa Cake contains 46 calories, 8.6g of carbs, and 1g of fat. Are Jaffa Cakes good for dieting? Verdict: Jaffa cakes are another healthier chocolate biscuit option. With 1g of fat and 46 calories per biscuit (or is it a cake?) dietitian Jane Clarke deems them good nutrition wise.Read More →
The main complications of NG tube insertion include aspiration and tissue trauma. Placement of the catheter can induce gagging or vomiting, therefore suction should always be ready to use in the case of this happening. Can a feeding tube cause dysphagia? Results. A correctly placed NGT did not cause aRead More →
The cost to replace knob and tube wiring is typically somewhere between $5,000 and $9,000+ for a 2-story home, and will increase about $2,000 for each additional story. What is bad about knob and tube wiring? In addition to being ungrounded, knob-and-tube wiring is not rated for moisture. This makesRead More →
Fenestrations refer to the holes in the lumen of the tracheostomy tube. These can be several small holes or one large hole. Airflow can be directed either via the tracheostomy tube (using a non-fenestrated inner lumen) or partially via the upper airway and tracheostomy tube (using the fenestrated inner orRead More →
Just before open abdominal surgery, you’ll be given general anesthesia. The surgeon will make an incision a few inches long on your lower abdomen. The fallopian tubes can be seen and removed from this incision. Then, the opening will be closed with stitches or staples. How long do you bleedRead More →
Built using the immersed tube technique, the tube was constructed on land, transported to the site, then submerged and fastened to the bottom – primarily by packing its sides with sand and gravel. Opened in 1974, the tunnel was the final segment of the original BART plan to open. WhenRead More →