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Stomach flushing is the repeated introduction of fluids into the stomach through a nasogastric tube, and their subsequent withdrawal by nasogastric suction .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Gastric suction is a procedure that empties the contents of the stomach. It may be done for tests, or to remove materials such as poisons.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 13, 2008
Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat or prevent hypoxemia (not enough oxygen in the blood). Oxygen delivery systems are c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat or prevent hypoxia. Oxygen delivery systems are classified as stationary, portable, ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Oxygen/ozone therapy is a term that describes a number of different practices in which oxygen, ozone, or hydrogen peroxide are administered via gas or water to kill disease microorganisms, improve cellular function, and promote the healing of dama...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Oxygen/ozone therapy is a term that describes a number of different practices in which oxygen, ozone, or hydrogen peroxide are administered via gas or water to kill disease microorganisms, improve cellular function, and promote the healing of dama...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached to a needle which is inserted into a vein.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar, are injected into the body through a tube attached to a needle that is inserted into a vein.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Intravenous (IV) rehydration is a treatment for fluid loss in which a sterile water solution containing small amounts of salt or sugar is injected into the patient's bloodstream.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Debridement is the process of removing dead (necrotic) tissue or foreign material from and around a wound to expose healthy tissue.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Debridement is the process of removing non-living tissue from pressure ulcers, burns , and other wounds .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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