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- ... to the heart, and effects of drugs or devices to regulate the heart.
- A laryngoscope is a rigid tubular device used to view the larynx.
- ... part of the hip joint with an artificial device to restore joint movement (a prosthesis).
- ... the mother's contraction rate as labor progresses. This device can provide early warning of fetal distress.
- ... screening. Driver license bureaus often use a small device that can test the eyes both together and individually.
- An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device that detects a life-threatening, rapid heartbeat, called an arrhythmia. If such a heartbeat occurs, the ICD quickly sends an electrical shock to the heart to change the rhythm back to normal.
- An EKG is an external electronic monitoring device which gives an immediate and continuous readout of the beating of the heart.
- ... patient is usually able to walk with the device in place. Multiple surgeries are usually required to effect significant lengthening of the limb.
- ... an optimal position during the healing process. This device is commonly used in children and when the skin over the fracture has been damaged.
- ... of the body work better. The metal prosthetic device in knee joint replacement surgery replaces cartilage and bone which is damaged from disease or aging.