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*ALL Diagnosis ... the leukemia cells. This can be used to see if you have ALL and which subtype you have. It takes a ... arm or hand with a small needle. The blood is then sent to a lab and tested in many ways (see below ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

feel the surgery. You might be given a sedative to help you relax. Most people are awake and ... eye care provider will do tests to examine your eye and measure it to pick the right kind of lens

video shows you how to correctly fit either crutches or a walker. How to Fit Crutches and a Walker ... you how to fit crutches or a walker. For either one, the first step is to stand up straight. Wear ... ; walking with a walker; knee surgery; ankle surgery; hip surgery; foot surgery; weight-bearing; non-weight ... -bearing; walker safety; using a walker; fitting a walker; crutch safety; using crutches; fitting crutches

*Tracheostomy Tube Stoma Care ... mixture is used to clean tracheostomy equipment. Spread a clean towel and place the supplies on ... trach tube. If you need to suction more, relax and breathe for 30 seconds to a few minutes before ... 86579;discharge instructions tracheostomy or stoma care;discharge instructions for tracheostomy or ... stoma care;caring for your tracheostomy or stoma;pulmonology issues;homecare for your tracheostomy

seconds. If you need to suction more, relax and breathe for a few minutes before you start again. When ... supplies Find a clean, well-lit space near a sink and mirror. Collect your supplies: Suction ... 82487;Suctioning Your Tracheostomy;Stoma Self-care;Ostomy;Pulmonology;Tracheostomy;tracheostomy

with a fresh one. How to Clean and Dress an Incision Here's what to do if the bandage or dressing ... . Place a container of liquid soap and a trash bag or receptacle nearby if they aren't already there ... incision; incision care; wound care; soiled bandage; changing dressing; changing a bandage; clean bandage ... Surgical incision; post-operative; home care after surgery; care for incision; dressing for

periods. Don't lift heavy items. Ask someone to help you do errands and chores for a few days ... feet back and forth and in circles. This is to keep your blood moving. Ask your healthcare ... discharge instructions for ligation and stripping of varicose veins;varicose vein surgery recovery;86411;vascular

Implanting a Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) ... site with antiseptic soap. Sterile towels and a sheet will be placed around this area. The ... pulse generator to specific places in the heart. This is called a transvenous ICD. A newer type of

*Ankle Circles ... Ankle circles are designed to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles. Foot and Ankle ... Exercises: Ankle Circles This exercise is designed to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles by ... 82384;Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Exercises: Ankle Circles;Rehabilitation;Foot;ankle;or1056a

they enter your eye. Risk factors UV damage to your cornea can be caused by: Reflected ... like you have something in your eye Sensitivity to light Seeing bright circles (halos) around

medicine to make them sleepy and relaxed. This is delivered by a mask or an IV (intravenous) line ... incision. Or the incision is allowed to close by itself. Then a dressing is placed over the incision and ... 88979;When your child needs a chest tube;child, chest tube;children, chest tube;what to expect when your child needs a chest tube

regarding the type of closure device that was used and how to take care of the site. There will be a small ... introducer is taken out and the insertion site may be closed with a closure device that uses collagen to ... p07981;Angioplasty and Stent

your arm hang straight down toward the floor and use your torso to move your affected arm in a ... number of circles to 50 in each direction every  2  hour s. Incision care Check your incision

*Renal Angioplasty and Stenting ... . After you go home, care for the insertion site as directed. If you have a stent, you may need to ... . This is a healthcare provider who is trained and certified by the American Board of Radiology to use ... 85535;renal angioplasty and stenting

*PD Catheter Exit Site Care ... Your healthcare provider will teach you how to care for your catheter and exit site. Good ... out. A new one will have to be put in at a later date. Caring for Your PD Catheter and Exit ... 83176;Nephrology;Hemodialysis;peritoneal access self-care;peritoneal dialysis hygiene;pd care;pd exit site;peritoneal dialysis exit site care;np1020a

thoroughly before and after all catheter care. Gently remove the old dressing if you have one ... the area dry. Don't use powders, creams, or sprays near the exit site. Place a split 4" x 4 ... discharge instructions caring for your suprapubic;catheter;suprapubic catheter care;urology;86492

and put on a new pair of sterile gloves. Clean around the exit site by going around in circles ... . Using the antimicrobial swab or sponge, start at the area closed to the site and go outward. Use a

to your aorta. The device has a balloon that will inflate when the heart relaxes. This can increase ... health conditions You have ever had a problem with medicine to help you relax (sedation

Ask your healthcare provider which sports and exercises are best for you. Here is a picture ... that shows many fun activities. Circle the sports you enjoy or would like to try. For Kids ... for children;asthma and exercise for pediatrics;Self-care for asthma;lifestyle with asthma;Pediatric ... For kids asthma and exercise fun sheet;asthma and exercise fun sheet for kids;asthma and exercise

your right arm and let it hang straight down. Slowly begin to swing your right arm in a small circle ... ) Lean over next to a table, with your left arm supporting your weight on the table. Relax