Question 1

what is a memory unit?

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Different meanings: In information processing terms, a bit is a coherent unit of information that contains one piece of information; a "chunk" is a unit of information that contains several bits of information.  These "bits" and "chunks" are represented by neurological changes in synapses and brain centers such as the hippocampus.  Short-term memory has a capacity of about 7 chunks of information.

Question 2

what is step down unit?

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Intermediate: A step down unit is a level of care between an intensive care unit and a regular hospital ward.

Question 3

are home ozone units really bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Be Careful w/ Ozone: If you have any respiratory problems or asthma, ozone may make them worse.  

So that would be a definite contraindication -- (do not use).

Ozone, if used,  must  be used in well ventilated areas and only for short time periods.

Question 4

are home ozone units really bad for your health?

Accepted Answer

Be Careful w/ Ozone: If you have any respiratory problems or asthma, ozone may make them worse.  

So that would be a definite contraindication -- (do not use).

Ozone, if used,  must  be used in well ventilated areas and only for short time periods.

Question 5

what are common medications on a paediatric unit?

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Antibx and resp: While flippant, generally most kids who are admitted to the hospital are suffering an infection of some kind or having respiratory issues. So antibiotics are huge. Respiratory meds include albuterol and steroids mainly. Pain medications of course. Otherwise it's specialty dependent, and can vary greatly.

Question 6

can using a t.e.n.s unit to long causes problems?

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No: If a T.E.N.S. unit is giving you relief there is no harm done to you in using it for a long time. Compared to  many other things it is very safe.

Question 7

what do i need to know about buying a t.e.n.s unit?

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Price: T.E.N.S units vary considerably in price.  If you are using it only for yourself you do not need to purchase a heavy duty clinic type unit.  You may need to purchase pads and gel.  These add to the price.  You may need a doctors prescription if you are going to ask Medicare to pay for it.  Otherwise you can shop online or medical supply store locally to see if you can find one you like.

Question 8

which questions to ask if your loved one is in aintensive care unit?

Accepted Answer

Patient focused care: 1-who is in charge of my loved one? Who coordinate the consultants' opinions?
2- is a check list in use in this intensive care unit?
3-is an intensivist available 24/7 to care for my loved one?
4- are their programs to minimize hospital acquired infections?
5- are their programs to prevent mistakes?

Question 9

is it ok to take my weekly vitam d 50000 units while taking sulfamethox/trime ds 800-160 ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These two should not interact.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine, if you are under 27 years of age.

Question 10

the ureterocele unit is 4*4 cm?

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Here are some...: As mentioned previously, a 4x4-cm ureterocele in a 27-yr man is an incidental finding from imaging study for some abdominal symptoms like pain or gross bloody urine. Once it was found, now is the time to decide its significance onto the epsilateral kidney and ureter as well as potential effect on how you void; if needed, a simple unroofing to relieve Its related blockage would be needed for most..

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