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.  Locate the hospital closest to where you are staying. Find out the emergency services phone number. ... chronic condition;healthcare provider;oxygen requirements;supplemental oxygen;locate hospital;emergency services telephone number;DM123;travel

. They also greatly depend on the cancer itself, such as its size, location, and speed of growth. To ... size of the tumor; the location of the cancer, specifically if it has spread to your lymph nodes or

*Turbinate Surg ... . What are the turbinates? The turbinates are located on the inside of each side of your nose. They

types of sinuses: Ethmoid sinus. This sinus is located inside the face, around the area of the ... sinus. This sinus is located inside the face, around the area of the cheeks. It is also present at

*Tubal Sterilization Surg ... underneath the belly button. Just after childbirth your uterus is enlarged. So it's easier to locate the

*Cervical Disk Surg ... removed. The location and amount of bone removed depend on the type of problem you have. Through

. The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain. It makes hormones that control hormones released ... , reproductive behaviors, and blood pressure. Pineal gland. This gland is located in the

*Lung Surg ... has spread. If the tumor needs to be removed, its size, location, and spread determine how much of

Progressive muscular atrophy Infectious myelitis (polio, West Nile) Inflammatory myopathies

*Patella Surg Realignment ... underneath are moved to a new location. Recovery As you recover, take it easy at first

the uterus. Uterus. Also called the womb, the uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in ... organs located in the pelvis. Fallopian tubes. Carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus

*Melanoma Removal Surg ... , your surgeon can tell you more about what to expect. Locating the sentinel lymph node (sentinel ... radioactive substance to locate the sentinel lymph nodes the day before surgery. The day of

*Melanoma Surg ... location, size, and number of melanoma tumors present. Surgery may be done by a healthcare provider ... surgeon will locate the sentinel lymph nodes(s), inject radioactive substance near the melanoma and

*Nonmelanoma Tx Surg ... you and your healthcare provider choose depends on the cancer’s size, type and location, other ... depend on the specifics of the cancer that was removed, such as its size and location, and the kind of

*Cataract Surg Small Incision ... artificial lens. Incision size A smaller incision may mean a shorter recovery time for you. The location of the incision will vary.

place. The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is located in the center of the knee. It holds ... located in the center of the knee and holds together your thighbone and your shinbone. True or False

*Spinal Surg Recovery ... the location of your surgery. You'll be given medicines to control the pain. These medicines

surgeon may use one of several types of flap surgery. Which one depends on the location of the flap and ... types of lasers may be used. Which type depends on the purpose and location of the surgery to be done

treatment of a kidney stone depends on its location, its size, and the type that it is. There are 3 ... machine sends strong sound waves into the part of the body where the stone is located. The sound waves

*Surg Be Involved in Healthcare ... medicine or treatment check this bracelet first. The surgical location.  Your surgeon will likely ... marked. If you are not awake when the mark is made, have your advocate confirm the location. Ask