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You are going home with pins in place. These pins are holding a broken or dislocated bone in place ... home with pins in place. These pins are holding a broken or dislocated bone in place. Here’s what you ... discharge instructions pin care; discharge instructions for pin care; pin care; caring for your pin

Dx: Caring for Your PICC ... preventing the spread of germs. Here's what you need to know. Discharge Instructions: Caring for Your ... this changes at all, let your healthcare provider know. Also watch for cracks, leaks, or other ... discharge instructions caring for your peripherally inserted central catheter; picc; picc line

In computed tomography, the X-ray beam moves in a circle around the body. This allows many

Dx: Caring for Transcyte Dressing ... need for dressing changes. It will stay in place until your wound is healed. You can perform most of ... your normal activities with the Transcyte in place. Learn how to care for your Transcyte dressing ... discharge instructions caring for your transcyte dressing; treating burns; cellular; burn; skin ... transcyte dressing; caring for your transcyte dressing; 86580

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis  How is acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) diagnosed ... ? If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests to be ... acute lymphocytic leukemia, ALL, immunophenotyping and ALL, cytogenetic analysis and ALL

of the injection of dye into coronary arteries and the catheter insertion sites. Play Audio

with a sling, elastic bandage, splint, or cast. Caring for a Sprain A sprain is a tear in a ... if you have a severe sprain. A splint may be all that you need. Or you may only need a sling for 1

Dx: Caring for Central Line ... : Caring for Your Central Line You are going home with a central line. It’s also called a central ... out from your skin. If this changes at all, let your healthcare provider know. Also watch for cracks ... discharge instructions central venous catheter; caring for your central line; 86503; central line care; oncology; chemotherapy

Colostomy Caring for Stoma ... . This helps prevent skin problems and odor. Colostomy: Caring for Your Stoma You need to take ... change your pouch. Stand in front of a mirror, or use a hand mirror so that you can see all the way ... 88511; colostomy caring for your stoma; ostomy; caring for your stoma with a colostomy; peristomal ... problems with a stoma; colostomy; stoma; information on caring for your stoma; information on caring

*Osteoarthritis Common Sites ... . Osteoarthritis: Common Sites Osteoarthritis (OA) is sometimes called degenerative joint disease or wear ... 86153; cc1065a; joint pain; Osteoarthritis Common Sites; Osteoarthritis; Arthritis

Dx: Caring for Acticoat Dressing ... the chance of infection. Discharge Instructions: Caring for Your Acticoat Dressing You are going ... home with an Acticoat dressing in place. This dressing will allow your wound to heal and decrease

Dx: Caring for Suprapubic Catheter ... You are going home with a suprapubic catheter in place. This tube is placed directly into the ... home. Discharge Instructions: Caring for Your Suprapubic Catheter You are going home with a ... discharge instructions caring for your suprapubic; catheter; suprapubic catheter care; urology; 86492

with kidney failure. Read on to learn more. Caring for Yourself When You Have Kidney Failure ... follow all the guidelines you are given and still don’t feel well, tell your healthcare provider. Some

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices  There are various treatment choices for ... acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Which one may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors ... acute lymphocytic leukemia, ALL, chemotherapy for ALL, radiation therapy for ALL, stem cell transplant for ALL

video describes these different treatments. Caring for a Bone Fracture A broken or cracked bone ... treatment. You may get a splint, and then see a specialist for a cast or surgery. A splint may be all

Dx: Caring for Biobrane Dressing ... burn wound. It is also used to cover the donor site if you have a skin graft. It will stay in place ... wound. Here are some general guidelines for home care. Discharge Instructions: Caring for Your

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Tests After Diagnosis  What tests might I have after being ... diagnosed? After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your ... ALL, tests to evaluate ALL

Dx: Caring for Your Leg Bag ... You are going home with a urinary catheter and collection device (drainage bag) in place. You were ... when you are at home. Discharge Instructions: Caring for Your Leg Bag You are going home with a ... discharge instructions caring for your leg bag; urinary; urology; postsurgical care; homecare for

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment  During and after treatment for acute ... lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), you’ll have tests. These tests are to check your blood and bone marrow ... acute lymphcytic leukemia, ALL, phases of ALL

*Drain Place Lumbar ... back. The needle guides the lumbar drain into place. The needle is slowly removed, leaving the drain in ... place. The drain is covered with a bandage.  The drain is attached to a drainage bag and hung