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Discharge Instructions for Paracentesis
… the extra fluid from your abdomen and help make you more comfortable. Home care If you have pain after the procedure, your health care provider can prescribe or recommend pain medicines. Take these exactly as directed. If … with your provider as directed. During your follow-up visit, your provider will check your healing. Let your …
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Ankle Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
… in your lower leg), and talus (a bone in your foot). Different kinds of injuries can damage the lower tibia, lower … sports, and twisting your ankle are some of the more common causes of injuries that can lead to an ankle … At some point, you may need some physical therapy to restore strength and flexibility to your muscles. Doing the …
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Femur Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
… femur is the large bone in the upper part of the leg. Different kinds of injuries can damage this bone, causing it to … sports-related injuries, gunshot injuries, and falls are common types of injuries that can lead to a femur fracture. … surgery. At some point, you may need physical therapy to restore strength and flexibility to your muscles. Doing the …
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Foraminotomy
… surgical procedure. It enlarges the area around one of the compressed nerves in your spinal column. Your spinal column … the body to the brain. The spinal cord also sends motor commands from the brain to the body. Nerves spread out from … if you've already tried other treatments and had no success. This includes physical therapy, chiropractor care, …
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Repair of an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
… ready for surgical repair of ascending aortic aneurysm? Recommendations for getting ready for surgery include: Your … the incision sites and on the heart. Don't smoke or use tobacco products. Know who to call with questions and concerns. Is there a different number to call after office hours or on weekends and …
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Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance
… a choice Your doctor will consider several things before offering active surveillance. These include your life … and risk level, the side effects of treatment, and your preferences. Active surveillance may be a choice for you if: … You'll likely see your doctor every 3 to 6 months. At each visit, your doctor will likely do a blood test. This is done …
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Immune System Disorders
… autoimmune disease. Immune system disorders Here are some common examples: Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). … don't know what causes autoimmune diseases. But many different factors seem to be involved. Symptoms vary. They … work closely with your doctor to manage it. You may need to visit a number of doctors before you get an accurate …
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Labor and Childbirth: Preparing to Go Home
… or other healthcare provider will give your newborn a complete examination. All babies are checked to rule out … baby's heel to check for certain diseases. A hepatitis B vaccine may be given. An antibiotic ointment may be put in … questions. You may also schedule your baby's first office visit. When you’re ready You’re ready to go home when: You …
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Help Your Child Thrive After Cancer
… cancer later in life. What’s more, some children face complications as a result of their treatments. Those … for any recurrent or new cancer, as well as side effects or complications from treatment. Keep careful medical records. … Provide copies to any new healthcare providers your child visits while growing into adulthood. This medical history is …
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