Medical Uses For Balloons

Applications of High-Pressure Balloons in the …

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Two basic types of balloons are used in the medical industry. This article is primarily concerned with the first type: high-pressure, nonelastic dilatation- or angioplasty-type balloons used to apply force. The second type comprises low-pressure, elastomeric balloons, typically made of latex or silicone, that are used primarily in fixation and ...

Helium is vital for medicine – just as well we …

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Helium is in short supply and it’s more than just the sellers of party balloons who should worry. This rare …

Medical Balloons | Nordson MEDICAL

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Nordson MEDICAL is the market leader in complex medical balloon design, development, and manufacturing. Our Salem, NH facility has established a particular expertise in …

The Various Uses Of Balloons In Medical Treatment

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Balloons are also used in the treatment of heart defects. Sometimes, a heart defect can be repaired by inserting a balloon into the defective area of the heart …

Biomedical Balloons: Understanding Their ... - Medical …

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Intragastric balloon - Mayo Clinic

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Intragastric balloon: An intragastric balloon is a newer kind of weight-loss procedure. A saline-filled silicone balloon is placed in your stomach, which helps you …

Balloon Angioplasty and Stents | Texas …

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A stent is a small, mesh-like device made of metal. When a stent is placed inside of a coronary artery, it acts as a support or scaffold, keeping the vessel open. By keeping the …

Laughing Gas: What to Know - WebMD

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Light-headed. Mild euphoria. Relaxed. Nitrous oxide gets the name “laughing gas” because of these effects. Some people may also experience mild hallucinations while under the …

15 Alternative Uses for Balloons | Mental Floss

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5. ABSTRACT ART. Give Pollock a run for his money with balloon painting. Spread a large sheet of white paper or canvas over a flat wall or ground surface …

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