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Veins
Veins are thin blood vessels that carry blood from various body parts to the heart. These have valves in them to prevent back flow of blood.
2,123 Questions
Why the blood pH in veins is more acidic?
There is more CO2 in the veins and whenever there is CO2 there is also carbonic acid which will cause the PH to be more acidic.
What is the process of removing blood from the veins for examination called?
This is called a veinipuncture. It can also be called a blood draw which is a more common name.
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How can veins break in your body?
Veins can break in your body in many different forms. They can break when you are stressing out too much that you can't think of anything else. They can break when you are swollen up etc ......
Why would the vena cava be classified as a vein?
All veins carry blood back to the heart, except for the pulmonary vein. The Vena Cava empty into the right side of the heart, so they technically bring blood to the heart. Thus, they are veins.
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Veins becomes dilated and tortuous. You get the condition called as varicose veins.
What roles do the superior and inferior vena cava play in circulation?
These are the last veins blood passes through on it's journey back to the heart they empty into the right atrium.
What other name is superior vena cava syndrome known as?
SVCS is also called superior mediastinal syndrome and/or superior vena cava obstruction.
What causes fragile veins that make it difficult to advance an IV without blowing the vein?
Some medications can cause this i take remicade never had a problem with my vaines until i stared remicade .
What are 4 techniques that can be used to make veins more prominent?
Pump fist, dangle arm/wrist below waist
Veins and arteries of the heart?
The three major types of blood vessels:
1. Arteries - carry blood away from the heart
2. Capillaries - connects arteries to veins.
( Exchange of gases takes place in capillaries. )
3. Veins - carries non-oxygenated blood to the heart
You can feel many places. The most common are the wrist and neck.
What blood collection method would be best to use with patients who have small or fragile veins?
The medical professionals collecting the blood have a wide selection of needles of different gauges (or "bores") to cover all circumstances. They can start an IV on a newborn with the right gauge needle.
What would cause the femoral artery to spasm?
Dehydration could be a cause. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids. Rehydration fluids are available OTC, but water is fine. Compress it with something warm. If it persists after two weeks or it becomes more severe, contact your doctor.
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Do maternity tights help to prevent spider veins?
It is true that compression leggings due prevent ""spider veins"" or varicose veins. You should contact a medical specialist for specifics on what exactly is right for you.
