What It Is. A stool (feces) sample can provide doctors with valuable information about what's going on when a child has a problem in the stomach, intestines, or other part of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. A stool culture helps the doctor determine if there's a bacterial infection in the intestines.A technician places small stool samples in sterile plastic dishes containing nutrients that encourage the growth of certain bacteria. stool culture helps the doctor determine if there's a bacterial infection in the intestines.
if you absolutely must roll a person suspected of head neck or spinal injury because he or she is vomiting choking on blood or in danger of further injury use at least two people work together to keep the person s head neck and back aligned while rolling the person onto one side
Cervical radiculopathy is pressure on one of the nerve roots in your neck. It can cause weakness, burning or tingling, or loss of feeling in your shoulder, arm, hand, or finger. Thoracic radiculopathy happens when thereâs a pinched nerve in the upper back portion of your spine. This causes pain in your chest and torso. Itâs uncommon and can be mistaken for shingles. Lumbar radiculopathy is pressure on one of the nerve roots in your lower back. It can cause hip pain and sciatica, or shooting pain in your leg. Incontinence, sexual dysfunction, or paralysis can also occur in severe cases.