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Chemical pleurodesis

It consists of the application of irritant substances in the pleural space (space between the membrane covering the lung and the thoracic wall) to minimize the amount of liquid accumulated. These substances make the walls of the pleural space to become inflamed and get together. This may help to prevent the accumulation of air or liquid in that space.
Irritant substances are put through a flexible tube inside the pleural space, through a small cut or incision in the skin. It’s performed under local anesthesia.

Chest physiotherapy

Set of techniques, manovers, performed by trained people and/or physiotherapists design to improve breathing efficiency, promote lungs expansion, strengthen respiratory muscles and eleminate secretions of the respiratory tract.

cholesterol

Total cholesterol: desirable < of 200 mgr%
LDL cholesterol: 130 to 159 mgr%
HDL cholesterol: > 60 mgr%

cholesterol

Total cholesterol: desirable < of 200 mgr%
LDL cholesterol: 130 to 159 mgr%
HDL cholesterol: > 60 mgr%

Cholesterol

Cholesterol
Total cholesterol: desirable < 200 mgr%
LDL cholesterol: 130 to 159 mgr%
HDL cholesterol: > 60 mgr%

Ciclocriotherapy

Surgery that consists of the destruction, through freezing, of the ciliar body (part of the eye in charge of producing aqueous humor) which leads to a reduction of the aqueous humor and, thus, a reduction in the intraocular pressure.

Ciclophotocoagulation

Surgery that constists of the destruction, with a laser, of the ciliar body (part of the eye in charge of producing aqueous humor) which leads to the reduction of the aqueous humor secretion and, thus, a reduction of the intraocular pressure.

Citrullinated Peptids

It's a blood test that detects antibodies which tend to be present in a rheumatological disease as rheumatoid arthritis. It's considered positive a value over 60 u

Clitoral pump

Clitoral pump
It is a hand-guided device in the form of a plastic cup and battery-powered, which creates vacuum on the clitoris, stimulating it, which improves blood flow and greater lubrication of the vagina.

Close reduction manoeuvre

Manoeuvres or movements a doctor performs to reposition or put back a joint or bone in its normal position.
In some cases, anaesthesia may be necessary.

Close reduction manoeuvres

Manoeuvres or movements a doctor performs to reposition or put back a joint or bone in its normal position.
In some cases, anaesthesia may be necessary.

Close reduction moneuvre

Manoeuvres or movements the doctor makes to reposition or put back a joint or bone to its normal position.
In some cases it may be necessary anaesthesia.

Closed reduction maneuvers

Maneuvers or movements performed by a doctor to reset or return a joint or bone back to its normal position. In some cases it may be necessary to use anesthetic.

Coagulogram

Normal values​​:
Coagulation time: 6-8 minutes
Bleeding time: 1 - 4 minutes
Prothrombin time (PT): 12-15 seconds
Thrombin Time Control: / - 5 seconds, 15-20 seconds
Partial thromboplastin time (KPTT): 25-38 seconds
Clot retraction: 15-20 minutes (start) 6-24 hours (end)
Prothrombin consumption: 80% in one hour
Capillary Resistance: less than 10 petechiae
Antithrombin III: 20 to 24 mg/100 ml.
PDF: <10 mg / ml

Cochlear Implants

It’s an electronic device that helps people to hear
It allows the person to detect sounds again, and with practice, s/he will understand language, but it doesn’t restore normal hearing ability.
The implant is put with surgery
It needs total anesthesia

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