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Arterial Line Placement

*Line Arterial Placement ... checked at all times. Here's what to expect with this procedure. Arterial Line Placement An ... needed? With an arterial line, your blood pressure can be monitored at all times, such as during an ... 41003;arterial line placement;art line placement;arterial line insertion;arterial line

Flossing and Children

floss that is about 18 inches long. Tie it securely in a circle. Next, place all of the fingers ... the side of each tooth. Loop method (also called the circle method) Cut off a piece of

Flushing Your Child’s PICC Line at Home

PICC Line Home Care: Flushing Your Child's PICC Line ... *PICC Line Flushing Home Ch ... Your child's PICC line is an important part of his or her healthcare. To care for your ... vein. To care for your child’s PICC line, you will need to flush it. This means you’ll need to clean ... 90214;peripherally inserted central catheter;PICC;catheter care;PICC line care;flushing solution ... ;PICC line care;PICC line home care;port;sharps container;sharps;sharps disposal

Hope for Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration: Treatments Give Hope ... eye care provider if supplements might help delay the advancement of the condition. Dry AMD can ... from your eye care provider and use it every day to test your vision for signs of wet AMD. Check each

Central Line Infections

*Central Line Infection ... into your bloodstream. This gives germs possible access into your body. All types of central lines are ... treat an infection if one occurs. Central Line Infections You need a central line as part of ... 89223;Central Line Infections;infections, central line;central lines, types;central line infections ... , types;central line infections, risk factors;central line infections, treatment;central line

Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous

12-step programs are the main form of treatment for alcoholism in the U.S. But many people are ... effort and a commitment to change. You should take into account the severity of your drinking problem ... alcoholics anonymous;alcoholism;alcoholics anonymous alternatives;alternative addiction sites;2623

CT Scan of the Pancreas

*CT Scan of the Pancreas ... , an X-ray beam moves in a circle around your body. This allows many different views of the same part ... care after a CT scan of the pancreas. You may go back to your usual diet and activities unless your ... p07692;CT Scan of the Pancreas

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Newly Diagnosed

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... are not sure about. In most cases, ALL tends to grow quickly. Because of this, it’s important to start ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

Discharge Instructions for Varicose Vein Surgery

drainage at the incision sites Development of an ulcer (sore) at the incision sites Numbness or ... with your recovery. Home care After you go home: You may have some bruising in the area where ... discharge instructions for ligation and stripping of varicose veins;varicose vein surgery recovery;86411;vascular

When Your Child Needs Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

teach you how. You’ll also learn how to clean and care for the catheter site. Types of TPN lines ... There are 2 main types of TPN lines used to give nutrition through the catheter: Central line ... ;gastrointestinal feeding;intravenous feedings;hyperalimentation;when your child needs total parenteral nutrition;tpn;central line feeding;illustration;port

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Radiation Therapy

transplanted stem cells. It sends radiation in equal doses to all of your body. You need radiation ... of all phases of ALL treatment. ALL has spread to your CNS (brain and spine) or to another organ ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

Flushing Your PICC Line at Home

*Flushing Your PICC Line ... Your PICC line is an important part of your healthcare. To care for your PICC line, you will ... tip near where the superior vena cava enters your heart. To care for your PICC line, you will need ... 90216;peripherally inserted central catheter;PICC;flushing solution;PICC line care;PICC line home care;port;sharps container;sharps;sharps disposal

Recovering from Surgery/Intensive Care

of consciousness Check any lines, tubes, or drains Check the wound Check IV (intravenous ... Detailed information on recovering from surgery and intensive care Recovering from Surgery ... surgery recovery;intensive care

Discharge Instructions: Caring for Your Central Line

*Central Line Care Dc ... to take care of your central line to keep it working. A central line has a high infection risk. So ... provider in charge of central line care and their phone number: Who to call with concerns about your ... discharge instructions central venous catheter;caring for your central line;86503;central line care;oncology;chemotherapy

Discharge Instructions: Changing the Dressing on Your Central Line

*Central Line Dressing Change Dc ... Since a central line provides a direct path into your bloodstream, there is a high risk of ... central line or dressing without first using one of these methods. To wash your hands with soap and ... central line;going home with a central line;care of a central line;homecare instructions for central line ... changing the dressing on your central line;how to change your central line dressing;home care for a

All About Arthritis

treatment. All About Arthritis Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. It includes more than 100 ... surrounds each joint. Lining the capsule is a membrane-a soft, thin layer of tissue. Osteoarthritis

CT Scan of the Abdomen

scan, an X-ray beam moves in a circle around your body. This allows many different views of the same ... CT scan is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the

CT Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract

*CT Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract ... any special care after a CT scan of the liver and biliary tract. You may go back to your usual diet ... A CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images of ... CT Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract;p07691

Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Bones

CT Scan of the Skeleton ... (intravenous) line will be started in your hand or arm for injection of the contrast dye. You ... care needed after a CT scan of the bones. You may go back to your usual diet and activities unless


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