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Central Vascular Access Device CVAD Changing the Dressing

… the exit site and move toward the cap. If it has 2 or 3 lines, use a fresh pad to clean each line. Apply gauze or a clear dressing. If you are using a … the exit site and move toward the cap. If it has 2 or 3 lines, use a fresh pad to clean each line. Apply gauze or a …

Sleep Problems Age 12 and Older

… you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get help … you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of …

Sigmoidoscopy Anoscopy Proctoscopy

Advance Care Planning Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition

… able to take food or fluids by mouth, an intravenous (IV) line or feeding tube can be used to provide fluids and … of artificial hydration and nutrition have some risks. IV lines and feeding tubes You can get an infection at the site … Choose artificial hydration and nutrition You get an IV line in your vein or a feeding tube in your stomach that …

Oral Cancer

Eye Anatomy and Function

… called the pupil. The inner layer is the retina, which lines the back two-thirds of the eyeball. The retina … two-thirds of the inner wall of the vitreous chamber is lined with a special layer of cells (the retina): millions … called the pupil. The inner layer is the retina, which lines the back two-thirds of the eyeball. The retina …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

Ectopic Pregnancy

… in your belly or pelvis. Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You are dizzy or … through a small cut in the fallopian tube. This is called linear salpingostomy. The cut is left to close by itself. Or … in your belly or pelvis. Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You are dizzy or …

Asbestos and Lung Cancer

Electromyogram EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies

… activity in the muscle is shown as wavy and spiky lines on a video screen. It may also be heard on a speaker. … when the muscle is at rest. There is a smooth, wavy line on the recording with each muscle contraction. The … a problem with the nerves used by the muscle. Abnormal wave lines when a muscle contracts may mean there is a muscle or …