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cold or ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the site. Or apply a cold, wet washcloth (compress) to the site ... spider bites? All spiders in the U.S. have poison (venom). But the fangs of most spiders are too

with a fresh one. How to Clean and Dress an Incision Here's what to do if the bandage or dressing ... the tip of a clean cotton swab. Then apply the ointment to the incision, starting at the top and

autoinjectors at all times and know when and how to use them. These are available by prescription from your ... ?  Large reactions at the sting site and hives without any other symptoms don’t often lead to more

department, or local trash service how to dispose of sharps if you aren’t sure. Record the site ... . Choosing your injection site You may find that the easiest and safest places to inject ... injection;how to give a subcutaneous injection;how to give a sub-q injection;discharge instructions for

may apply to you. How do I get ready for pericardiocentesis? Ask your healthcare provider how ... overnight. This is to make sure all the fluid has drained and to prevent fluid from building up again

catheters Infections at surgical sites Infections from ventilator use Experts are less certain how ... accident to the eyes or inside the mouth, ears, nose, genitals, or rectum. Don't apply it to these

incision Clean the incision and apply a new dressing as directed. Put all used supplies in the ... faster. Here are steps to follow. Incision Care: Abdomen Dressing your incision helps keep it ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;incision Site Care;removing Old Dressing;replacing dressing;placing new dressing;Dressing care

. Most women take the classes in their third trimester of pregnancy. How to Prepare for Childbirth ... you through it. Here’s how: First, know what to expect. You can get lots of information about ... W1877; childbirth; How to Prepare for Childbirth; Lamaze; childbirth classes; contractions

to the needle. The needle will be removed. A sterile bandage or dressing will be applied ... think about When and how you will get the results Who to call after the test or procedure

to be taken with care. How to Safely Choose OTC Medicines Over-the-counter (OTC) cough and ... warnings that may apply to you. This includes not to take a medicine if you have high blood pressure

Here are the steps showing how to empty your drain after surgery. How to Empty Your Drain After ... fluid pours out. Open the bulb cap. Read how much fluid is currently in the bulb. Squeeze all of the ... Step-by-Step: How to Empty Your Drain After Surgery; A90851; surgery; postop care; JP; JP Drain

when they're ill, and live longer, healthier lives. How to Be an Active Patient People who are ... beforehand. Bring your notes and refer to them. Other ideas: Bring a list of all the prescribed ... active patient;how to be active patient;informaed active patient;responsible active patient;2695

Here are the steps for irrigating your stoma. Stoma Care: How to Irrigate You should be sitting ... next to the toilet with a sleeve attached and the sleeve end in the toilet. Holding the cone ... Step-by-Step: Stoma Care: How to Irrigate; A90949; stoma

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... are not sure about. In most cases, ALL tends to grow quickly. Because of this, it’s important to start ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

consent forms, be sure all your questions are answered. Ask your healthcare provider how to prepare ... tube will be threaded through the blood vessel all the way to the site of the blood clot

provider to advise an arthroscopy. What are the risks of arthroscopy? All surgery has risks. The ... instructions for how to prepare. What happens during arthroscopy? Arthroscopy may be done on an

healthcare provider will withdraw the biopsy needle and apply firm pressure to the biopsy site for a few ... should fall off on their own within a few days. The biopsy site may be tender or sore for 2 to 3 days

you what to do. How to Wash Your Hands Keeping your hands clean is the best way to prevent getting ... Keeping your hands clean is the best way to prevent getting or spreading germs. This video shows

. Clean and dry the area to be treated before applying the medicine ... . Apply a thin layer to the affected area and surrounding skin. Follow the instructions ... Absorbine Jr. Antifungal; Blis-To-Sol; Fungi-Guard; Tinaderm; Tolcylen; Tolnaftate

ways. Knowing more about how your joints work can help you to better understand these differences. A ... out what type of arthritis you have and how to treat it starts with a medical history and exam