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How are rings implanted?

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Intacs. The procedure takes about 20 minutes, but less with the laser. The cornea is marked for the ring position (centered on the iris or pupil, depending on whether it is the Standard or SK model), a 1.2mm incision is made using a triple-edged diamond knife with a guard which limits depth at the implantation site to about 50-75% corneal thickness at the site.
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How is the pacemaker implanted?

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Pacemaker implantation is not open-heart surgery. It’s a minor procedure that’s done in the operating room or cardiac catheterization lab. You will receive an injection of a local anesthetic to numb the insertion area. Since you will be awake during the procedure, you may be asked to assist the physician by taking deep breaths. An incision will be made in your skin below your collarbone. (Pacemakers can be inserted on either the right or left side.
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Where is the ICD implanted and why?

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In the old days, the devices were implanted left of the belly button with a long cable running under the breast, up near the collar bone, and down into the heart. Now that engineers found ways to make the ICD smaller, they are usually implanted in the left upper chest - eliminating some of the persistent pain that goes with the long cable which can move around.
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What size are the rings?

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All rings are measured from the inside edge to the other inside edge. This is their inner diameter (ID) The nylon rings are SMALL 2 1/4"(5.7 cm), MED 2 5/8" (6.7 cm), LARGE 2 7/8" (7.3 cm) and are 0.4" (1 cm) thick. The aluminum rings are SMALL 2" (5 cm) MED 2.5" (6.4 cm), LARGE 3" (7.6 cm) and 0.25" (.64 cm) thick.
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How do I wash my rings?

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It is fine to wash slings made with our rings in a regular washer. They can also be dried in the drier. You should check your sling and rings carefully after they are washed and dried and before you wear them again.
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What color are your rings?

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Currently nylon rings are available in black, white, grey, ivory and navy (the "neutrals") and blue, green, purple and burgundy (the "colors") Aluminum rings are at present available in black, silver, gold and brown/bronze (the "neutrals") and blue, green, purple, turquoise and red (the "colors"). See pictures on the colors page.
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Why are your rings so expensive?

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Our rings are priced as they are for two main reasons. The first is that they are made in the USA. We pay our workers a living wage. The second is that our rings are made especially for use in baby slings, which means that we put them through two and three extra processes to make sure that they are smooth and h4 and safe. We use only the highest quality materials for these same reasons.
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How fast will my rings get here?

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Generally rings are shipped the next business day after they are ordered. There are occasional delays, but rings are always shipped within 2-3 business days. Rings are shipped through the United States Post Office, and are not guaranteed to arrive by a certain date. Orders of less than 5 pair are shipped first class mail, and generally arrive about 5 business days after they are sent.
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What happens after the pacemaker is implanted?

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Your physician may ask you to check your pulse regularly and to check your pacemaker by sending signals to your doctor’s office by phone. Pacemaker batteries, which are located in the generator, need to be replaced every five to 10 years. (Don’t worry, the batteries won’t run down unexpectedly.) This requires opening the incision to replace the generator. This procedure is shorter than the initial one. The same situation would occur if the leads needed to be replaced.
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What is the availability of the EVAHEART? Where do I go to get an EVAHEART implanted?

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Currently, the EVAHEART is not available for use in the United States. Clinical trials began in Japan during May, 2005. The clinical trial in the US is planned for late 2008, and will be as a bridge to transplantation. For both trials, the EVAHEART will only be available through enrollment at certain hospitals. Contact EMUSA for further details.
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What is an implanted pacemaker?

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implanted pacemaker is a small device that is implanted under the skin and sends electrical signals to start or regulate a slow heartbeat. An implanted pacemaker may be used to stimulate the heartbeat if the heart's natural pacemaker (the sinoatrial, or SA, node) is not functioning properly, has developed an abnormally slow heart rate or rhythm, or if the electrical pathways are blocked.
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Can you feel them after they are implanted?

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No, although there can be a temporary feeling of ‘stiffness’ associated with nerve damage at insertion. The nerve damage will heal over a period of several weeks.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of an implanted device?

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There are several advantages of an implanted device. Since it is implanted in the body, there are few, if any, external parts to wear and daily maintenance is minimized. In addition, the system is more directly targeted to the effected area. The disadvantage of implanted devices is they do involve a surgery which can lead to a system that is more expensive.
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How can I know if an implanted device would help me?

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A patient may have a “test” stimulation with a lead implanted under the skin near the tailbone and attached to a portable electrical stimulator that can be worn on a belt for a few days to see how InterStim Therapy affects the symptoms. Boston, Jones and Bartlett, 2003) p.7, 12-14, 35-36, 81, 107, 110, 117, 225; Take Control and Restore Your Lifestyle, End Urinary Incontinence, ©American Medical Systems, Inc. 2005; TUNA® Therapy Enlarged Prostate? What you should know.
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How are spinal cord stimulators implanted?

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Dorsal column stimulators, also called spinal cord stimulators, are useful to treat otherwise intractable pain syndromes. With the patient awake, the electrodes are placed on the dura - the covering of the spinal cord. Current is passed through the electrodes. With careful positioning of the electrodes using feedback from the patient, the pain signals can be disrupted. The patient reports a buzzing sensation over the portion of the body innervated by the spinal cord track being stimulated.
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Which ear should be implanted?

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During the candidacy process, the potential candidate meets with members of the cochlear implant team and with the surgeon to gather information and to discuss expectations and outcomes of the procedure. The information gathered at this time is essential in determining if the individual is indeed a cochlear implant candidate, and if so, what ear should be implanted. The following are a number of factors to be considered when deciding which ear to implant.
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How is a cardiac resynchronization therapy system implanted?

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The implant of a CRT system requires surgery in a hospital. Through a small incision in your chest, your doctor implants the device under the skin near your collarbone. The device is connected to leads, which are threaded through blood vessels and placed in your heart.
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Whilst there is no legal requirement about wedding rings. It is quite common for there to be only one ring. The ring or rings are usually held by the best man or pageboy on a cushion, be careful not to tie them on. Sometimes the knot can't be undone. Hook them on with a pipe cleaner or loosely tie them with a bow, or as a last resort use a safety pin to secure them to the cushion.
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How is a pacemaker/ICD implanted?

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Pacemaker/ICD insertion is done in the hospital, either as a short-stay surgical procedure, or in the cardiac catheterization or electrophysiology laboratory. The child is given medication to help him/her relax during the procedure. In older children and teenagers who receive a transvenous pacemaker, a small incision is made just under the collarbone. The pacemaker/ICD lead(s) is inserted into the heart through a blood vessel which runs under the collarbone.
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Can the pellets be implanted other than subcutaneously?

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Yes, the pellets can be implanted intravenously, intramuscularly, interparatonialy, in the eye, in the brain, in bone marrow, in the mammary gland, in the cervix or uterus and under the kidney capsule.
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What is the difference between an implanted device and an external device?

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Implanted devices are surgically placed into the human body. They are medical devices that have been found safe for internal use. There are various implanted devices. For some, the entire system is inside the body whereas others have an external component. Conversely, an external device is a system in which all elements are outside the human body. They typically administer stimulation over the skin.
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If you start to notice any swelling, it's a good time to take them off and put them in a safe place. Some women wear their rings on a necklace. If you are one of those women who don't need to remove your rings during pregnancy, do take them off before you head to the hospital as it's not uncommon for valuables to go missing. If you have difficulty taking your rings off, liberally spray Windex on your rings & your finger and it should be easier.
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Why order sling rings?

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Our rings are made specifically for use in baby carriers. We designed them to be lightweight, colorful and free of welds. They are strength tested, smoothed, and made of only the strongest materials.
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How do I know the rings are safe?

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Our nylon rings are individually tested to ensure safety and strength. Our aluminum rings are batch tested at our facility, and also in an independent laboratory to ensure strength and non-toxicity.
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Is it okay for my baby to chew on the rings?

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We are careful to smooth out the rings and use non-toxic materials, as we know that babies find our rings irresistible.
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Which size rings should I order?

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In general, use small rings for thin, slippery fabrics or water slings. Use medium rings for shirt-weight fabrics. Use large rings for pants weight or winter weight fabrics, for very "grippy" fabrics and for 2 layer slings. Ring size does not depend on the height or weight of you or your baby. More information is available under "choosing ring sizes"
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Which size rings for solarveil?

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Use small rings for solarveil. Nylon or aluminum will both work. Aluminum are smaller. Both are safe for use in a chlorine environment.
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Will the color come off my rings?

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No. The color is anodized onto the aluminum rings -- it becomes part of the metal, and will not chip off or lose its color with time. The color is fully integrated in the nylon rings as well.
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