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how to prepare for a shot ?

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EMLA (lidocaine and prilocaine) or LMX cream: These creams contain local anesthetic which will numb the skin after 15 - 30 minutes. Apply cream where shot or IV needs to be placed and apply a tegaderm (type of bandaid). Tell yourself, or the subject if not you, it will be over in an instant. Take a deep breath and "bite the bullet". "there, it wasn't all that bad, was it?".

Question 2

how to prepare for marathon?

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Look on line: Depending on when the marathon is there are many schedules on the internet to help meet your goals on a week by week basis

Question 3

should i be bulk-buying items to prepare?

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No: It is unclear what would be the preparation for. Use common sense and follow local authorities recommendations regarding overall events.

Question 4

how do i prepare for surgery?

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Surgery prep: It depends on the kind of surgery. For general anesthesia, a vital preparation is to insure your stomach is completely empty, which means nothing to eat or drink for at least 12 hours prior to being put to sleep. This is to make sure there is nothing in your stomach which may "come up" as you are being put to sleep. If this happens, it can lead to aspiration pneumonia which is very serious.

Question 5

how do i prepare for my amnio?

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Emotionally.: Emotional preparation would be my main advice to you. Otherwise, the procedure is pretty painless and quick and should not require much preparation on your part.

Question 6

how do i prepare for an echo test?

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Depends: This depends on what organ is being tested.  If it is a cardiac echo, no prep is needed.  If it is an abdominal or bladder ultrasound, you may be asked to drink a rather large amount of fluid beforehand to improve visibility of the study.  If you are not sure, ask your doctor beforehand.

Question 7

how can i prepare for my due date?

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Relax,: get your hospital bag ready and the nursery and try to enjoy the miracle of childbirth.

Question 8

how should i prepare for a vitrectomy?

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See below: Follow the instructions of your vitreoretinal surgeon. If you need to position after surgery (such as face-down for macular hole or retinal detachment surgery), there are companies that rent out positioning tables/devices.

Question 9

how can i prepare for sonohysterogram?

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NSAID: take a ibuprofen or naproxen and be certain you are not pregnant

Question 10

what helps prepare for natural disasters?

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Many things: Storing some water, canned foods, a means of heating things, having flashlights and lanterns, means of dealing with predators, having hunting gear, tents, alternative means of transport, and communication equipment will all be helpful.  There are books and web sites on this subject.

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