Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Ret
It is analogous to rem, used in describing radiation protection or exposure.
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Resynchronization therapy
The use of left and right ventricular pace making in patients with congestive heart failure and bundle branch block to restore the normal timing of ventricular depolarization. Resynchronization reduces symptoms of heart failure.
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Manual resuscitator
A hand-held, mask with an attached self-inflating bag, that permits air to be forced into the lungs each time it is squeezed. Manual resuscitators can be difficult to use properly; complications can arise if the mask does not seal the patient’s face properly; excessive pressure is used during ventilation; inadequate supplemental oxygen is provided; or…
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Resuscitator
A breathing-assist device used to oxygenate and ventilate a patient who can no longer breathe spontaneously. Most resuscitators are portable and capable of delivering high concentrations of oxygen. A device used to provide artificial breathing.
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Neonatal resuscitation
The prevention of death or injury to newborn infants with techniques to support the newborn’s airway, breathing, circulation, and body temperature. In the U.S. about 1% of all newborns require intensive resuscitative efforts in the period immediately after birth. The majority are infants born preterm (before 37 weeks’ gestation). Failure to recognize and treat emergencies…
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Goal-directed resuscitation
Making precise adjustments in a septic patient’s hemodynamics, oxygenation, and volume status in an attempt to optimize his or her chances of survival.
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Cerebral resuscitation
The restoration of a patient’s normal neurological function due to effective revival from cardiopulmonary arrest.
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Resusci Anne
A mannikin used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
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Radiofrequency resurfacing
The treatment of wrinkles, scars, sun damage, and other minor cosmetic skin defects with radiofrequency energy. This method disintegrates tissues without the heat produced by laser resurfacing.
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Laser resurfacing of skin
Use of laser treatments to repair wrinkled or photoaged skin for aesthetic purposes. Carbon dioxide and other lasers are used to remove the damaged dermis and repair underlying connective tissues. Whether these treatments have long-term adverse effects is unknown.
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