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If you have a latex allergy, the best way to prevent symptoms is to avoid latex. Here are some tips on how to do this.

These instructions can help you safely move a patient from a bed to a stretcher.

Use these tips to protect your back when moving a patient from the bad to a wheelchair.

A lipoma is a lump under the skin that's made of fat. It's not cancer (benign). Learn more about how lipomas occur, symptoms, treatment choices, and possible complications.

The hip joint is one of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints. A healthy hip joint allows you to walk, squat, and turn without pain. But when a hip joint is damaged, it is likely to hurt when you move.

The ICU is a busy place. There may be other people with monitors in the same unit. Be prepared to see lots of wires, tubes, and equipment. Your loved one may be asleep or unconscious.

Appoint a family spokesperson to serve as the link between the ICU team and family members. This helps protect your loved one's privacy and saves time for nurses. Also, you can help make your loved ones feel more comfortable. Talk with the nurse to find out what you can do. Your loved one may need rest most of all. And don't forget to take care of yourself, too.

This handout may help answer some of your questions about restraints. If you have any other questions or concerns, talk to the healthcare provider.

A ventilator is a machine that helps a person breathe. If someone you care about is on a ventilator, you can find some answers to your questions here.