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Surgical Removal of an Extremity or Limb ... ) Infection Wound opening Tissue death Blood clot in the deep veins in the limb or in the lung ... site. Skin temperatures, color, and the presence of pain in the diseased limb will be compared with

a walker or crutches. And when your wound has healed, you may get an artificial limb. But you may ... This surgery removes part or all your leg. It is done because tissue in the leg is diseased

amputation and close the wound. This is done to preserve your health and improve healing. Questions to ... crutches. And when your wound has healed, you may be able to be fitted for an artificial limb. But this

*Amputation Residual Limb Care ... of your limb that remains after amputation. Follow all directions from your healthcare team ... During surgery, the wound will have been closed with stitches (sutures) or staples. Your residual limb ... 88862;taking care of your residual limb;taking care of your limb after amputation

prepare your residual limb to be fitted for a prosthesis. At all times, take care to move around ... Amputation is surgery to remove a limb. Learn about the surgery and what to expect after

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

, the surgeon may not think all of the tumor can be removed while saving the limb. Then surgery to ... problems: Pain.  The pain will often be at the incision site. If you have had part or all of a ... primary bone cancer;limb sparing surgery for primary bone cancer;amputation for primary bone cancer;24996-1

: Taking care of your wound (with sutures or staples still in) Keeping your residual limb straight as ... longer. During this stage, the main goals are: Pain control Taking care of your wound as it

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... symptoms of specific types of SSI: A superficial incisional SSI may produce pus from the wound site ... infection. A deep incisional SSI may also produce pus. The wound site may reopen on its own, or a ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

*Critical Limb Ischemia ... Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a condition that can occur over time when your leg arteries ... Artery Emergencies: Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a condition that ... ;Angiopathies;Peripheral Angiopathies;Peripheral Angiopathy;peripheral artery emergencies;critical limb ischemia;PAD

*Prosthesis Residual Limb Prep ... your first prosthesis fitting. Residual limb shaping Even after the surgical wound has healed ... antibacterial soap. Using a washcloth, scrub gently over all surfaces of the residual limb. Pay ... 88864;preparing your residual limb for a prosthesis;prosthesis fitting;fitting for a prosthesis after amputation

You'll watch your incision site for bleeding and take all medicines exactly as prescribed ... blood at the site. Watch the limb that was used for changes in temperature, color, numbness

soap and water are not available. Put all your supplies on a clean cloth or paper towel. Open a ... incision Clean the incision and apply a new dressing as directed. Put all used supplies in the ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;cleaning surgical site;surgical wound care;surgical site care

*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

scrambling to make a burn feel better or stop a bleeding wound, it helps to know what to do. We've all ... skin You might be tempted to run hot water over a frozen patch of skin or an arm or leg (limb) to

infection as a result of surgery, it may be slower moving. Your skin at the wound site may even look ... surgical sites carefully. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions when caring for wounds and

rehabilitation Burns What are burns? Burns are painful wounds caused by thermal, cold ... only the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters

to that limb can be blocked. This can cause severe pain and tissue death in your limb. Peripheral ... Tell your healthcare provider about:   Any recent illnesses All your medical conditions

vessels and nerves. If there is an open wound, cover it with a clean cloth. This is to keep it from ... the ER: A healthcare provider will ask about your injury and examine you carefully. Any wounds

Tips to help you learn to use a prosthesis. Learning to Use a Prosthesis Once your wound has ... is fairly basic in design. It has a socket, which fits around your residual limb. The socket is