Discharge Instructions: Taking Calcium Channel Blockers
Your health care provider prescribed a medicine called a calcium channel blocker for you. Learn what this medicine does, how to take it, and when to call your provider.
Your health care provider prescribed a medicine called a calcium channel blocker for you. Learn what this medicine does, how to take it, and when to call your provider.
Prophylactic mastectomy is the surgical removal of one or both breasts in an effort to prevent or reduce the risk of breast cancer. There are several reasons women choose this surgery. You talked to your healthcare provider about these reasons before your surgery. This sheet can help you care for yourself at home.
You have been diagnosed with pneumonia, a serious lung infection. Most cases of pneumonia are caused by bacteria. Pneumonia most often occurs in older adults, young children, and people with chronic health problems.
You were shown how to give yourself an Intramuscular (IM) injection in the hospital. Use this sheet to help you remember those steps when you are at home.
Helpful reminders on how to give yourself an intramucsular (IM) injection in the thigh.
You had a procedure known as peripheral artery bypass surgery. Follow these instructions on what to do after you get home.
If you have a chronic problem with mucus, or you have increased mucus from an infection, lying with your chest lower than your belly can loosen and drain extra mucus from your lungs. The following guidelines will help you know what to do.
Learn about guidelines for home care after an open cholecystectomy.
Deep breathing helps keep your lungs clear. If you've had surgery, this will help you get better faster. Deep breathing also helps you breathe easier and may prevent a lung infection.
Deep coughing helps keep your lungs clear. If you've had surgery, this will help you get better faster. It also helps you breathe easier and may prevent a lung infection. Follow these steps to do deep coughing.