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What is an infection?
In 1880, French scientist Louis Pasteur demonstrated that bacteria were the real cause of many diseases. Infections are a very common health condition that can affect people of all ages.
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Is it necessary to shave the area to be surgically removed?
Surgery is a special treatment intervention on patients, requiring careful preparation from many sides to achieve the highest success. In which, the role of the patient himself also contributes significantly, especially skin hygiene. However, not everyone knows the regulations on shaving the area preparing for surgery.
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Acute respiratory infection in children caused by respiratory syncytial virus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important cause of acute upper and lower respiratory infections in children. It is considered the leading cause of pneumonia in infants and young children: 60% in children and 80% in children < 1 year old (according to WHO).
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What is positive pressure ventilation?
Positive pressure ventilation helps reduce hospital-acquired infections, especially pneumonia; patients are comfortable, able to communicate, eat orally, maintain personal activities, or can breathe at home.
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The surprisingly long history of ventilators
As millions of people across the United States and around the world battle COVID-19, many patients are having difficulty breathing, and ventilators have become a top priority for healthcare workers to help patients survive. Now, the shortage of ventilators is becoming more and more severe.
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Ventilators and COVID-19 patients: What you need to know
Ventilators have become a symbol of the COVID-19 pandemic, the last hope for survival for patients who cannot breathe on their own. However, when they need a ventilator, their condition is at its most serious.
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Portable ventilators: What you need to know
Standard ventilators are used in intensive care units to provide optimal ventilation of the lungs. However, they are not suitable for transporting patients requiring mechanical ventilation. In this case, portable ventilators are the perfect choice for patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
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What is negative pressure isolation room in hospital?
Negative pressure isolation rooms have lower pressure than the surrounding environment, where air can only enter from one side and cannot escape through that side. Contaminated air in the room will be treated by a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) air filtration system, filtering out viruses before being released through the ventilation system. This design helps reduce the possibility of virus spread, preventing cross-infection in the hospital.
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