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UNDERSTANDING PARALYTIC ILEUS FOR THE LAYPERSON

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  In the image above, Alice had abdominal surgery 3 days ago. She calls the nurse and complains of abdominal pain. The nurse checks her abdomen and notices she has no audible bowel sounds.  This condition is known as a paralytic ileus. What is Paralytic Ileus ? A paralytic ileus is a complication which may happen after surgery. This may occur in any surgical patient and is caused by anesthetics used during surgery. What are some of the symptoms of this condition? Absent bowel sounds, abdominal pain and distention. The nurse will notify the doctor, who will determine the type of tests and treatment to be done. Learn more about: The Operating Room
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WINDMILLS AND CANALS IN THE NETHERLANDS

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The Netherlands is located in Western Europe and is  well known for its windmills and canals.  What exactly are windmills? Windmills originated in Persia. They are known f or pumping water and grinding  grain. Unfortunately,  they do kill birds in their path. What are canals? Canals are man-made waterways used for thousands of years, to irrigate, transport and supply water to an area. There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, Holland. The canals of Amsterdam  give the city a very picturesque  appearance. The canals are also used for tourism, houseboats, recreation and more.  Unfortunately, a small percentage of people, fall into the canals. Some canals have ledges for safety. Learn more about:  Montmartre  
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COPENHAGEN / WHERE IS IT?

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  Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and was once known as a fishing village . The population of Copenhagen including the suburbs, is roughly 1.5 million.  Denmark is located north of Germany. It is part of The Scandinavian Peninsula. Sweden and Norway are two countries that makes up for the rest of the Peninsula.  It is interesting , that English is widely spoken. Denmark experiences a maritime climate. Winters are typically cold and dark, in contrast to summers which are relatively short and has long daylight hours. Denmark is a wealthy country and boasts a population of around six million people. There are popular activities like boating on the waterways,skiing, amusement and  water parks, biking and more. Learn more about: Preventing the spread of infection Learn more:  Rome and the Roman Empire Learn more about : All things food - Part 4
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WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR 2026

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  Welcome to a new year. Below, there are topics of interest. Enjoy learning! Learn more about:  Safari Learn more about :  ICP MONITORING  for the layperson                  Learn more about:  Diabetic misconceptions
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SIMPLE FACTS ABOUT BACK INJURY FOR THE LAYPERSON

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  Did you know that a herniated disc may result from exaggerated movement or repetitive ones? The symptoms of this condition include: lower back pain and sharp pains going down the back of the leg. Typically , the person experiencing back and leg pain will seek medical advice. The doctor will decide whether a CAT scan is needed, in order to confirm a diagnosis. The treatment of a herniated disc will vary. Learn more about:  Mount Everest
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WISHING EVERYONE THE VERY BEST FOR CHRISTMAS

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  I just want to wish each and everyone, the best this Christmas. Learn more about: London Learn more about :  ICP MONITORING  for the layperson
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL

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Happy Thanksgiving to all!       A delicious recipe Learn more :  A short story Many people travel to a different place   for the holidays. It may be via public transportation, which increases the risk of infection.Some flights are long, some are short. Infection can easily spread from one place to  another. Happy Thanksgiving and be safe!
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