44K views · 426 reactions | #AskMike What does a sump pump do? You sump pump has valves that sense escalating water levels or pressure. When the water gets too high, sump pumps automatically pump excess water out of the basement and away from your property using a discharge line. Many sump pump systems contain a backup pump that is powered by either water or battery in case of a power outage. | Mike Holmes | Facebook

Today at Aastha Geriatric Centre, Dr. Shukla performed and explained ascitic tapping, a procedure used to remove excess fluid from the abdominal cavity of a patient with chronic liver disease. Ascitic tapping, also known as paracentesis, is vital for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It helps relieve the discomfort caused by fluid buildup (ascites) and also allows the extraction of fluid for lab testing, essential in diagnosing the underlying cause of the ascites. In this case, a 20ml sy

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