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eHealth Exchange. The eHealth Exchange, formerly known as the Nationwide Health Information Network ( NHIN or NwHIN ), is an initiative for the exchange of healthcare information. It was developed under the auspices of the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), [1] and now managed by a non-profit ...
An exchange transfusion is a medical procedure that’s done by removing and replacing your blood with blood or plasma from a donor. This is done by using a catheter to transport blood into your ...
Health information exchange ( HIE) is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Participants in data exchange are called in the aggregate Health Information Networks (HIN). In practice, the term HIE may also refer to the health information organization (HIO ...
In people with COPD, gas exchange is often impaired. This is because COPD is associated with progressive damage to the alveoli and airways. Impaired gas exchange in COPD can cause symptoms like ...
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Heat and moisture exchangers (HME) are devices used in mechanically ventilated patients intended to help prevent complications due to "drying of the respiratory mucosa, such as mucus plugging and endotracheal tube (ETT) occlusion." [1] HMEs are one type of commercial humidification system, which also include non-heated-wire humidifiers and ...
Plasmapheresis, or plasma exchange, is a way to 'clean' your blood. WebMD explains how people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) can use this treatment to remove antibodies and manage flares.
Immunoglobulin is part of your blood’s plasma. It has antibodies in it to fight germs or disease. When people donate blood, this part can be separated out. Then it can be given to you through a ...