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How has Canada's colonization impacted its society today?
it hasnt impacted much but its changed religion
What is a fixed pully?
a fixed pulley is a pulley that stays at one place to pick up an object. A clothes hanger is a fixed pulley.....this is all i know good luck...
Why is Canada rarely impacted by natural weather hazards?
Cool climate
Where is the fixed point in the universe?
There do not appear to be ANY "fixed points" in the Universe. Everything is in motion, and there is no "preferred" frame of reference.
What was the disease impacted native Americans populations in the 1500s and the 1800s?
The Native Americans were impacted by many illnesses that came from the new settlers. In the 1500's and 1800's the Native population was affected by smallpox for which they had no immunity.
What is the medical term meaning impacted earwax?
cerumenThe medical term for it is cerumen.
What is the medical term meaning accumulation of earwax in the auditory canal?
Impacted cerumen
When is irrigation for impacted cerumen contraindicated?
Irrigation should not be used to remove cerumen if the patient's eardrum is ruptured or missing; if the patient has a history of chronic otitis media.
How is cerumen impaction diagnosed?
The diagnosis of impacted cerumen is usually made by examining the ear canal and eardrum with an otoscope, an instrument with a light attached that allows the doctor to look into the canal.
What is icd9 code for excess cerurmn?
Excessive Cerumen indexes to 380.4Cerumen (accumulation) (impacted) 380.4
How does impacted cerumen cause deafness?
Impacted cerumen, or earwax, can lead to deafness by blocking the ear canal, which prevents sound waves from reaching the eardrum and inner ear. This blockage can cause a temporary conductive hearing loss, as the normal transmission of sound is disrupted. Additionally, the pressure buildup from the impacted wax can cause discomfort and further affect hearing. Regular cleaning and removal of excess cerumen can help restore normal hearing function.
What is the cpt code for removal impacted cerumen one or both ears?
The CPT code for the removal of impacted cerumen from one or both ears is 69210. This code is specifically used for the procedure where cerumen (earwax) is removed when it is causing hearing impairment or other issues. If the procedure involves both ears, the same code is applied, as it encompasses removal from one or both ears.
What are the most common causes of cerumen impactation?
Cerumen is most likely to become impacted when it is pushed against the eardrum by cotton-tipped applicators, hair pins, or other objects that people put in their ears; and when it is trapped against the eardrum by a hearing aid
What is ear lavage?
Ear lavage is rinsing of the ear canal. It's a favorite way of removing impacted cerumen (blocked-up ear wax).
What is the Scientific name of Ear wax?
The scientific name for ear wax is cerumen.
What forms in your outer ear to protect your middle and inner ear from dirt and infection?
cerumen
What is the importance of carrying out otoscopy before carrying out pure tone audiometry?
otoscopy should be done before carrying out pure tone audiometry to see if the patient has impacted cerumen which can also cause hearing problem.
