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teach you or a family member how to take care of your incision at home. Make sure you understand the ... is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein, often in the leg. Part of the clot may ... instructions;post-op infections;surgical site care;discharge;discharge instructions;pre-op checklist;pre op checklist ... Postsurgery checklist;Post-Op care;Postsurgical care;incision care;pain management;activity

Preparing Your Family for a New Baby ... . But it's helpful to prepare family members for what's ahead. Preparing the Family Getting ... changes in baby care (all the new vaccines for example) that some grandparents will feel a little ... newborn care;newborn preparations;P02696

*Incision Care Abdomen ... dressing the incision yourself or with the help of a family member or other caregiver. Step 1. Wash ... incision Clean the incision and apply a new dressing as directed. Put all used supplies in the ... 82498;Incision care abdomen;incision care for abdomen;incision care;abdominal wound care;po1005a ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... your providers in your wallet or on your phone. Have your partner or a close family member do the ... . Checking in Circle the statements below that are true for you. For each statement you don’t circle, ask a ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

Understanding the Rehabilitation Treatment Team ... members: Patient and family. They are the most important members of the rehab team ... team leader. They are responsible for coordinating patient care services with other team members. A

*Leg Amputation ... This surgery removes part or all your leg. It is done because tissue in the leg is diseased ... leg amputation. This surgery removes part or all your leg. It's done because tissue in the leg is ... 88852;understanding leg Amputation surgery;Amputations;Amputee;Amputees;amputation for medical ... condition;diabetes;Leg Injuries;amputate;amputated;amputating;orthopaedic;Orthopedic;orthopaedics;Orthopedics;Prostheses;Prosthesis

*Brain Injury Post Family Care ... After Brain Injury: Family ... Any brain injury may lead to some changes in the affected person and their family members ... . Talk and plan with the rest of your family. Your roles may change. Taking Care of the Family ... 83334;Taking care of the family after brain injury;brain injury, famiy care

Rehab Team: Patient and Family ... for the patient, family, and other team members to all work together. This is the best way to set ... important members of the rehab (rehabilitation) team. It's vital for the patient, family, and other team

*ICU Family Support ... Appoint a family spokesperson to serve as the link between the ICU team and family members ... . Intensive Care Unit (ICU): What You Can Do for Your Loved One Appoint a family spokesperson to serve as ... 83284;Intensive Care Unit ICU What You Can Do for Your Loved One;icu, what you can do for your loved one;icu, care of loved one family member

only small sips of water. Arrange for a family member or friend to drive you home. During the ... You’ll be taken to a recovery area. A healthcare provider will apply pressure to the site for

Caring for Yourself After Birth ... *Self Care After Birth ... provider. A family member or friend may be able to come for a few days or longer. Home care providers ... to find more information about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025. The site can also ... maternal care;postpartum care;p02693

with your recovery. Home care After you go home: You may have some bruising in the area where ... the vein was removed. This is normal. For the first 2 weeks after surgery, don't stand for long ... discharge instructions for ligation and stripping of varicose veins;varicose vein surgery recovery;86411;vascular

*Leg Amputation Surg ... Amputation is a surgery to remove part or all of your leg. It's done because tissue in the ... remove part or all of your leg. It is done because tissue in the leg is very damaged and can’t be healed ... 88854;understanding leg Amputation surgery;Amputations;Amputee;Amputees;Leg trauma;Leg Injuries

care for the affected family member Help out financially Care for other family members ... undergo many changes as a result of your disability. For instance, your family members may also grieve ... P01157;rehabilitation;rehab;rehabilitation family;rehabilitation support;family rehab support

help caregivers. Understanding the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Caregivers Taking care ... law that helps caregivers take time off from work to care for a sick family member. If you need to ... caregivers;Family Medical Leave Act;FMLA;16229

have a family member or friend to serve this role and you want help, tell the healthcare providers ... : Confirm what the surgery is called and what it’s for. List out all medicines, supplements, and ... 40988;Be involved in your health care: when you're having surgery;skin care before surgery;surgical care;surgery instructions

*Care Management ... go for a test. Or perhaps you want to know more about a health condition. Care management can help ... . Understanding Care Management Finding your way through the healthcare system can be a challenge ... Health plan benefit;Case Management;16289;Care Coordinator;Case Manager;Member benefit;Care Coordination;Care Manager

*End Stage Dementia Care ... what to expect and plan for what lies ahead. Caring for End-Stage Dementia Dementia is the loss ... . Over time, a person loses the ability to care for themself. If your loved one has now progressed to ... 41129;Caring for End-stage dementia;end-stage dementia, care

will be wearing the device for about 12 weeks. Here's what you need to know about home care ... . Remember to be careful when you get out of bed. Log-roll to the edge of the bed. Drop your legs to the ... ;halo ring;vest brace;halo ring care;vest brace care;spinal cord injury stabilization;homecare for a ... discharge instructions halo ring and vest brace;discharge instructions for halo ring and vest brace

healthcare provider will talk with you about getting ready for surgery. Follow all the instructions ... advice on how to get ready for the procedure. You can often go home the same day as your surgery. In ... repair;traditional repair for a hernia;preparation for hernia surgery;preoperative instructions for ... hernia surgery;pre-op instructions for hernia surgery;before surgery for a hernia;traditional repair