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… Overview What is shock? Shock means that your body and its functions … are shutting down. The body goes into shock when it can't get enough blood to the …
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… syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but serious illness that can often be … affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS … If you experience any of the symptoms of TSS while using a tampon or menstrual cup, remove …
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… that case, resources for help, such as social services, are offered. Self-inflicted burns … emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. Sometimes people don't want to … that case, resources for help, such as social services, are offered. Self-inflicted burns …
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… caused by strep most often occurs after childbirth, influenza (flu), chickenpox, surgery, … TSS). Or it can occur after surgery, childbirth, or skin wounds (non-menstrual TSS). … use tampons or some barrier forms of birth control. Follow the directions on package …
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… Treatment Overview Shock wave lithotripsy is a way to treat … surgery. It is also called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, or ESWL. This … may be needed to remove them. What To Expect Shock wave lithotripsy is usually an …
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Overview When you touch a light switch to turn on a light, you may receive a minor electrical shock. You may feel tingling in your hand or arm. Usually, this tingling goes away in a few minutes. If …
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… may include breathing problems, a fast heartbeat, chills, cool clammy skin, skin … and help for organs like the kidneys and heart. If you need help breathing, a … may include breathing problems, a fast heartbeat, chills, cool clammy skin, skin …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Heart Failure: Should I Get an Implantable … in people who have survived an abnormal heart rhythm that could cause sudden death. … whether to get an ICD if you have not had a heart rhythm that could be deadly but are at …
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… how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to get an ICD Reasons not to get an ICD I want to do … important More important My other important reasons: My other important reasons: More …
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… Actionset Overview An ICD helps protect you against dangerous heart rhythms. By taking a few precautions, you can live the life you wish—doing what you've … done and the things you would like to do. How do you get the best results from an ICD? …
