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Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy in Children
Your child may be having surgery to take out the tonsils or adenoids. If needed, the tonsils and adenoids can be taken out during the same surgery. The two procedures are described here.
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How Your Lungs Work
Learn how the lungs get air into and out of the body.
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Your Child's Asthma: Using a Nebulizer
A nebulizer is a device that delivers medicine directly to the lungs. It turns medicine into a fine mist. Your child breathes the mist in through a mask or a mouthpiece. To help your child use their nebulizer, follow the steps below.
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Suctioning Your Tracheostomy
Suctioning keeps your trach tube clear of excess mucus. Suction your tube as advised by your health care provider. Follow these guidelines and any others you're given.
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Tracheostomy Care
These guidelines can help you care for your trach tube, your stoma, and the skin around the stoma.
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Using an Incentive Spirometer
An incentive spirometer is a handheld device that helps you do deep breathing exercises. Learn how to use it with these step-by-step instructions.
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Using a PCA Pump
After surgery, a PCA pump lets you give yourself pain medicine, as you need it. The medicine is delivered through an IV (intravenous) line, a thin tube that goes into your vein.
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Incision Care: Abdomen
Dressing your incision helps keep it clean, dry, and infection-free. That way it will heal faster. Here are steps to follow.
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Advance Medical Directive
An advance medical directive is a form that lets you plan ahead for the care you’d want if you could no longer express your wishes. Be aware that laws vary from state to state, and it may be worthwhile to talk with an attorney.
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