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When Your Child Needs an Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy

… in the tube helps control the flow of CSF from the brain. Compared to a VP shunt, ETV may have a lower risk for … Your child will be asked some questions and told to move different parts of their body, like their limbs, fingers, and … for a while as their body heals. Keep all follow-up visits with your child’s provider to make sure your child is …
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Fetal Monitoring

… of your unborn baby (fetus). Fetal monitoring is a very common procedure. It lets your provider check the baby’s … of fetal monitoring. This is often done during prenatal visits. Fetal monitoring may also alert your provider about … you may need internal fetal monitoring. This gives a more accurate reading of the fetal heart rate. It can be done only …
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Cervical Cryotherapy

… the problems cervical cryotherapy treats: Dysplasia. This occurs when cells in the cervix change in ways that aren’t … Tell your health care provider if the cramps are too uncomfortable. You may feel lightheaded. This will go away … treatment to make sure you’re healing well. At a later visit, another Pap test or colposcopy may be done to make …
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Having Parathyroid Surgery

… Ask your doctor for more information. Risks and possible complications The risks and possible complications of this procedure include: Bleeding Infection … register. This may be done ahead of time during an earlier visit, online, or over the phone. Have photo identification …
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'My Plate' Quiz

… It's a way to help you quickly see how much of different foods you should eat to get good nutrition. Take this … the food groups 3. Most of your daily food calories should come from which of these groups? You didn't answer this … vegetables such as asparagus, cabbage, mushrooms, and zucchini. A. 1 B. 2 C. 2 to 3 D. 4 or more 6. Which of these …
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Bruxism Quiz

… question. You answered The correct answer is A partner may complain of the grinding noise at night, particularly if it … A. True B. False 6. A person with bruxism may also suffer from sleep apnea. You didn't answer this question. You … provide better comfort and protection than those bought in stores. Behavior-modification methods can teach the person …
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Choosing a Rehabilitation Unit/CARF

… Rehabilitation (rehab) services are provided in many different places. These include: Acute care and rehab … Inpatient rehab centers. Outpatient rehab centers. Community health settings. Private practices. Schools. … the cost? How far away is the facility? What is the family visiting policy? What are the admission criteria? What are …
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