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Vertebrobasilar ischemia
Inadequate blood flow through the arteries that supply nutrients and oxygen to the structures at the base of the brain (especially the brain stem and cerebellum). This can cause difficulties with balance, swallowing, or vision and may be a source of vertigo in some individuals, especially older adults or those with atherosclerosis.
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Lower limb ischemia
Inadequate blood flow to one or both legs due either to chronic arterial obstruction caused by atherosclerosis or to acute obstruction caused by embolism.
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Isaac’s syndrome
A rare neuromuscular disorder in which continuous signaling of muscle groups by peripheral nerves results in fasciculations, stiffness, and dysarthria. It can be treated with antiepileptic drugs.
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Paradoxical irrigator
An increase in the fussiness of a sick child when comforted by a parent. It is considered to be a physical sign of meningitis or of recent child abuse.
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Muscular irrigator
The normal response of muscle to a stimulus.
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Irrigator
A device used to flush or wash a part or cavity with fluids.
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Whole bowel irrigation
The administration of large volumes of a nonabsorbable fluid to remove potentially hazardous contents from the gastrointestinal tract. It is used to prepare some patients for bowel surgery and to decontaminate the gut after overdose.
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Oral irrigation
Flushing of the mouth, teeth, and gums with fluids. This is done to remove plaque and to treat or prevent periodontal disease.
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Nasal irrigation
Flushing the nasal cavities and accessible sinuses with fluid; used to treat nasal congestion and allergies.
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Continuous bladder irrigation
A constant flow of normal saline (or another bladder irrigant) through a three way urinary catheter to keep the catheter patent. It is typically used postoperatively following a transurethral resection of the prostate gland.
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