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What does backflow mean in terms of plumbing?
The word backflow in terms of plumbing refers to an unwanted flow of water in the wrong direction. The risk of a contamination of clean water is prevented by backflow prevention devices.
What is the most serious risk following laceration repair?
The most serious risk associated with laceration repair is infection. Risk of infection depends on the nature of the wound and the type of injury sustained.
Which is the most serious health risk from anorexia nervosa?
death
What risk is associated with endoscopic sinus surgery?
The most serious risk associated with FESS is blindness resulting from damage to the optic nerve
What is the most frequent serious risk of laparoscopic splenectomy?
The most frequent serious complication following laparoscopic splenectomy is damage to the pancreas. Application of a hydrogel sealant to the pancreas during surgery, however, appears to significantly reduce the risk of leakage from the pancreas.
What are the risk factors of a stapedectomy?
The most serious risk is an increased hearing loss, which occurs in about 1% of patients. Because of this risk, a stapedectomy is usually performed on only one ear at a time.
Does breathing car exhaust lead to a serious health risk for motorcycle riders?
Serious health risk? No. You are riding along leaving the emissions far behind and not breathing the fumes. In stop-and-go city driving there is more of a risk, but not a serious risk.
What is a backflow?
A backflow is a flow of a liquid in a direction opposite to that which is intended.
What is the risk of serious morbidity or mortality after a pallidotomy?
Among the best surgeons, the risk of serious morbidity or mortality is 1-2%.
What is the risk of diverticulosis?
One serious risk of diverticulosis involves bleeding
Who is most at risk for serious West Nile virus infection?
Immunocompromised and elderly (>50 years of age) patients are at an increased risk for developing more severe syndromes;
What is the major risk of a nasogastric tube?
The most serious risk is that the patient will inhale some of the stomach contents into the lungs (aspiration). This may lead to bronchial infections and aspiration pneumonia.
