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known as a lumpectomy. Often, a guidewire will be placed in the breast. X-rays are used to direct ... all instructions on caring for your incision and the biopsy area. In a week or two, your healthcare

device. This sheet can help you care for your Hemovac tube. Discharge Instructions: Caring for ... Your Hemovac Drainage Tube You've been discharged with a Hemovac drainage tube. The tube was placed in ... discharge instructions caring for your hemovac drainage tube;postsurgical drain care;wound care;hemovac;86494

press the plunger all the way in to release the medicine. Leave the syringe in place for 10 seconds. Correctly dispose of the entire syringe. ... push on the plunger until one drop comes from the tip of the needle. Clean the injection site with an ... A90342; medication use; self-injection; disease management; self-care

consent. An advance medical directive is a form that lets a person plan ahead for the care they'd ... it prevents healthcare staff from artificially reviving a person and placing them on life support. In ... illness;terminally ill;end of life care;hospice;advance directives;Senior Health;do-not-resuscitate;do ... -not-resuscitate order;82957;advance medical directives;advanced medical directives;death and dying

*T-Tube Care Dc ... attached to your body. A bandage is present at the site where the tube is placed. This protects the open ... drain into a bag attached to your body. A bandage is on the site where the tube is placed. This ... 86501;discharge instructions caring for your t-tube;gastroenterology;t-tube precautions

site as directed. Possible risks and complications Bruising at the insertion site Damage ... diagnose and treat diseases. Before your procedure Follow any directions you are given on how

*Caregivers Advanced Cancer ... Dealing with advanced cancer in a loved one is far from easy. It can be devastating no matter how ... : Advanced Cancer Dealing with advanced cancer in a loved one is far from easy. It can be devastating no ... advanced cancer;caregiver;palliative care

by carrying out the person’s wishes. These wishes are noted in their advance care planning documents ... role Your duties depend on what the person’s advance care planning documents say. If the person is ... 41133;Being a healthcare proxy;healthcare agent;POLST;POST;TPOPP;MOST;end-of-life orders;MOLST;DNR;advance directive

dry. Make sure you follow all directions about taking care of the area. Check for increased ... then placed over the site. After the procedure You’ll be taken to a recovery room to rest

*Varicocele Embolization Cath Directed ... Catheter-Directed Embolization ... your groin. Then they place a catheter into this vein to the site of the varicocele. Your provider will ... blood will then flow in a different direction. The varicocele will go away. What is a varicocele

team will also be able to provide support and symptomatic care to both your loved one, you, and your ... fluids;iv;intravenous lines;brain death;end of life care;advance directive;82990;advanced directives ... ;advance medical directives;advanced medical directive;Life Support Care;Extraordinary Treatment

drive you. If you go home Follow all directions you are given for caring for yourself between ... procedure. Follow the directions closely. Tell your provider about all medicines you take. This includes

. Wipe all injection sites with alcohol prep before injection. Hang the IV bag. The drip chamber ... fight infection. They work best when given by IV. Before starting your IV care, always gather and

teach you how. You’ll also learn how to clean and care for the catheter site. Types of TPN lines ... insertion site Fever over 100.4 °F ( 38 °C) or higher, or as directed by the provider

. Gradually make the circle bigger if you can. Change direction after 1 minute of motion. Next ... your right arm and let it hang straight down. Slowly begin to swing your right arm in a small circle

all of them before surgery as directed by your healthcare provider. Follow any directions you are ... is restored to varying degrees. Typically, only one implant is placed, but an implant can be placed

*IV Care TPN Therapy ... Total Parenteral Nutrition: IV Care at Home ... catheter with saline or heparin as directed. Wipe all injection sites with alcohol. Be sure all ... as directed. Put all used needles and syringes in a special container (sharps container ... 83300;IV Care TPN Total Parenteral Nutrition Therapy;tpn;total parenteral nutrition therapy

dressing in place. Here's what you need to know about home care. What to expect For the first few ... stay moist. The wound site may be painful until it's dry. Take pain medicine as directed by your ... ;homecare for your xeroform dressing;taking care of your xeroform dressing;care of your xeroform ... dressing;xeroform dressing;postsurgical care of your xeroform dressing;postop instructions for your xeroform dressing;86602

Catheter-Directed Embolization ... will be placed over the site where the needle was put in your thigh. After your procedure ... provider about your health history and all the medicines you take. This includes prescription

directions on not eating or drinking before the procedure. Follow all other directions given by the ... place a wire mesh tube (stent) in a blood vessel. This is a tiny device used to widen and keep open a