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Types of Anesthesia
Your anesthesiologist gives you anesthetics (medicines to keep you comfortable and decrease your awareness of surgery) and monitors your condition to keep you safe during surgery. You will have one of three kinds of anesthesia during your surgery.
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Self Blood Donation
Blood lost during surgery may need to be replaced. Donating your own blood ahead of time is sometimes best. Depositing your own blood before surgery is called autologous blood donation.
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Vascular Doppler Ultrasound
Doppler ultrasound uses harmless sound waves to evaluate and create pictures of blood flow inside your blood vessels. This test can detect narrow or blocked arteries and veins due to an abnormality pressing on them or blood clots inside.
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Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray exam of your urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, and bladder). This test can help find stones or other problems with your urinary tract. Learn more about how the test is done and what to expect.
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Getting a Mammogram
Mammography is an X-ray exam of your breast tissue. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this imaging test.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that lets your doctor see detailed pictures of the inside of your body. MRI combines the use of strong magnets and radio waves to form an MRI image. Read on to learn all about having an MRI.
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Myelogram
A myelogram is a test to check problems with your spinal canal. It often uses a real-time form of X-ray (fluoroscopy).
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Standard Precautions: Cleaning Up Contamination
Follow your employer’s guidelines for cleaning up substances that may spread germs. To use standard precautions, follow these guidelines.
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Understanding Latex Allergies
If you have latex allergy, you are sensitive to natural rubber latex. This is a growing problem among people who work in health care.
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