Since a central line provides a direct path into your bloodstream, there is a high risk of infection when you change the dressing. Follow these step-by-step instructions to do this safely.

You have been diagnosed with pressure injuries of the foot related to diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that makes it very hard to control your blood sugar. One dangerous complication of diabetes is a higher risk of developing serious foot problems.

The incision on your child's scalp was closed using stitches, surgical staples, or small white adhesive strips. These items must be cared for so that your child's incision heals correctly. Follow the tips on this sheet when caring for your child's incision at home.

Airway clearance techniques help to remove mucus from the airways. Clearing the airways helps to improve breathing. It also lowers the chance for infection.

When you have lung problems, you may find it harder to take deep breaths. Learning to use controlled breathing can help you get more air into and out of your lungs. This will help you with shortness of breath.

A CPAP device helps you breathe better at night. The device delivers air through your nose or mouth when you breathe in to keep your air passages open.

Learn about how to test for ketones in your blood or urine. The body needs glucose for energy. If it doesn't get the glucose it needs, it starts burning fat. This makes ketones. They can build up in the body and cause a dangerous condition called ketoacidosis.

An open appendectomy is a surgery to remove your appendix. Here are guidelines to follow once you are home.

A cast helps your body heal by holding your injured bones or joints in place. Here is information on how to take care of your cast.

You are going home with a suprapubic catheter, which is a tube that drains urine from your bladder. You'll need to train your bladder to work as it did before. Read on to learn more.