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*Stress of College Managing ... healthy strategies in mind. Managing the Stress of College Starting college can be an exciting ... it takes some time to get used to all the changes. Keep in mind, though, high levels of ongoing ... college;anxiety;homesickness;college stress;depression;648

*Asthma in College ... tips. Asthma on Campus College has extra challenges for a student with asthma. New and ... baseline for measuring the severity of asthma flare-ups that may occur. If you use a peak-flow meter ... asthma;asthma action plan;asthma and college;asthma and college dormitory;asthma triggers college;asthma medication and college;dm6

syndrome. This is a serious condition that compresses all of the sacral nerve roots. This causes ... , and vice versa. Anatomy of the Spinal Cord The spinal cord is part of the central nervous ... 89;spinal cord, central nervous system;nerve signals;cerebrospinal fluid;meninges

*ALL Tx ... on a number of factors. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices  There are many ... on a number of factors, such as: Your age Your overall health Your subtype of ALL ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

on the arms, legs, and abdomen. It's also used during childbirth. A specific region of your body ... anesthesiologist is a key member of your surgical team. They give you medicines (anesthetics) to keep you ... Types of anesthesia;82514;General;general anesthesia;mac;monitored anesthesia care;local anesthesia ... ;regional anesthesia;peripheral nerve block;sedatives;spinal anesthesia;epidural;analgesics;muscle

Prescription ADHD Medicines Rising on College Campuses A growing number of students are abusing prescription ... . Here's how to spot the signs of medicine use and keep your student safe. Abuse of ... 23617;students;college;medicine abuse;pharmaceutical abuse;adderall;ritalin;adhd

On college campuses across the U.S., many students ages 18 to 24 are taking part in a ... . Read on to learn more about the risks. College Students and the Dangers of Binge Drinking

Using Transcatheter Dilation to Fix Coarctation of the Aorta ... then flow freely in the aorta. A mesh tube (stent) may be left in the aorta at the site of the ... leaking from the puncture site Fever Back pain Follow all of your healthcare provider’s ... 323;transcatheter dilation;abnormal narrowing of the aorta;Turner syndrome;Coarctation of the aorta

*Central Line Dressing Change Dc ... . Check the catheter site for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, drainage, or a bad odor ... Since a central line provides a direct path into your bloodstream, there is a high risk of ... changing the dressing on your central line;how to change your central line dressing;home care for a ... central line;going home with a central line;care of a central line;homecare instructions for central line

Binge drinkers are most likely found on college campuses, where many students consider a big ... People For millions of young adults in this country, the weekend will pass in an alcoholic blur ... drinking;dangerous binge drinking;binge drinking dangers;young people binge drinking;risks of binge drinking;1424

, your child will be given some form of anesthesia. This is medicine for the relief of pain and any ... feeling during surgery. The type and dosage of anesthesia are managed by a healthcare provider who gives ... anesthesia;local anesthesia;regional anesthesia;spinal anesthetic;epidural anesthetic;general anesthesia;anesthesiologist;p03013

*Anesthesia Regional ... you relax. Nerve block or Bier block A small part of the body, such as an arm or leg, can be ... through the needle. IV regional or Bier block. For this type of block, an IV (intravenous) line is ... 40005;anesthesia;regional anesthesia;anesthesia, regional;nerve block;Bier block;spinal anesthesia;epidural anesthesia

Endovascular Repair of AAA ... . A thin, flexible tube (catheter) is threaded up through the artery and to the site of the aortic ... a bulge in the wall of the large artery below your heart that is at risk for rupture. During

. Check the catheter site for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, drainage, or a bad odor. If ... , it’s covered with a bandage (dressing). The bandage is often made of clear (transparent) plastic ... inserted central catheter;care of a picc line;care of a peripherally inserted central catheter;port ... 86512;discharge instructions changing the dressing on your peripherally inserted central catheter

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... who specializes in treating cancers of the blood, including leukemia. Bone marrow ... team as well. They will answer any questions you may have. They’ll help you through each of the steps ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

the same subject and compare what they have to say. Look for a list of references at the end of ... can be a bad thing too. Deep mistrust of traditional medicine can blind you so that you'll accept

medicine. Sometimes these antibiotics can be given at home with the help of a home-based healthcare ... tells you. At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines ... infective endocarditis;infection of the heart valves;endocardium;infection of the lining of the heart ;Bacterial Endocarditis;P01768;heart damage

*CT Scan of the Pancreas ... the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones ... . CT Scan of the Pancreas What is a computed tomography (CT) scan of the pancreas? A computed ... p07692;CT Scan of the Pancreas

Medicinal Herb: Nettle ... , or burning rash on your skin. It also causes swelling and redness at the site of contact. This ... change the effects of medicines that affect blood pressure. These include diuretics and antihypertensives

Regional anesthesia is used to numb only the part of the body that will have the surgery. First, a ... . The type you get will depend on the type of surgery and your overall health. You may also be given a ... anesthesia;local anesthesia;regional anesthesia;spinal anesthetic;epidural anesthetic;general anesthesia;anesthesiologist;p01391