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Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... skin can lead to an infection. Doctors call these infections surgical site infections because ... Your skin is a natural barrier against infection, so any surgery that causes a break in the ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

alone in a room with cleaning, cosmetic, laundry, or medical products. All medicine safety tops aren't ... leave all household products alone. In an emergency If your child swallows a poison: Act fast ... household poisonings;poisonous products;hazardous products;poison-control measure;preventing household poisonings;prevent poisoning;1610

Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a cleaning product that kills germs. Daily bathing with CHG ... Infections Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a cleaning product that kills germs. Daily baths with CHG ... 90291;CHG;ICU bathing;intensive care unit bathing;surgical site infection;90291;MRSA;VRE;CHG bath;Chlorhexidine gluconate;CHG wash

Biobrane (also called artificial skin) is a white stretchable dressing that covers the site ... of a burn wound. It is also used to cover the donor site if you have a skin graft. It will stay ... discharge instructions for biobrane dressings;wound care;dermatology;postsurgical wound care;86491

*ALL Ch ... common symptoms of ALL are: Fever Infections Easy bruising or bleeding Pale skin ... lymphoblastic leukemia. When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Your child has ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

layer of the skin. Follow these instructions for care when you get home. Discharge Instructions ... affects outer layers of skin. It then may spread more deeply into tissues under the skin. Cellulitis ... discharge instructions for pediatric cellulitis;dermatology;86304;skin infection

Lindane Medicated Shampoo Uses This ... . Using this medicine with oil-based products increases the risk of serious side effects. Do not

. Breastfeeding Problems Breastfeeding is nature’s way of making sure your baby gets all the ... all the way into your baby’s mouth. Try to readjust your position or your baby’s position to find ... infection; breastmilk production; lactation consultant; latch-on

immunotherapy. They are given as small injections under the skin. Allergy shots work well for people with ... injection site or locally in the mouth with SLIT If this keeps happening or is very uncomfortable, then the ... allergy treatment;allergy medicine;allergy relief product;allergy medication;allergy shot;allergy ... control product;allergy information;avoidance;allergens;immunotherapy;allergy shots;allergy

*Dry Skin ... Dry skin is a very common skin condition. It can make your skin feel irritated and itchy. Dry ... skin often worsens in the winter when the air is cold and dry. Bathing often also makes it ... p00281;dry skin

medicated cream or lotion. Follow the provider’s advice on how to care for your baby’s skin while they ... , unless the provider advises you to. Don’t use oily skin care products on your baby. When ... baby acne;dermatology;skin condition;neonatal acne;infantile acne;baby rash;61097

pain, swelling, blisters, sores, lumps under the skin, or scabbing at the injection site ... , skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical

treatment. All About Arthritis Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. It includes more than 100 ... present all the time or come and go. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis and

. Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine ... for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription

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*Chemo Skin and Nail Side Effects ... the skin and nails Your personal medical profile and diagnosis is different than anyone else. So is ... recommend. Shave less often or stop shaving if it irritates your skin. Don't use products ... p07344;skin;nails and chemotherapy;skin and nail problems;itching;dryness;sunlight sensitivity

Contact dermatitis is a common type of skin rash. It's caused by something that touches the ... skin and makes it irritated and inflamed. Understanding Contact Dermatitis Contact dermatitis ... 90720;contact dermatitis;skin condition;skin reaction;skin rash;dermatology;plant oils;household

is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia ... (ALL): Radiation Therapy  What is radiation therapy? Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... . Read on to learn the details of this procedure. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Stem Cell ... for all types of blood cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

*ALL Tests After Dx ... After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3