A PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line goes into your arm and runs all the way to a large vein near your heart. The other end may have one or two tubes, called lumens, that stick out of your arm just above your elbow. That’s where the medicine goes. When you need a...
Endocarditis.This is an infection that's usually caused by bacteria, which may enter the blood and take root in your heart during illness, after surgery, or after using IV drugs. It often happens if you already have valve problems.Antibioticscan usually cure it, but the disease is life thre...
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Distended neck veins (The distended neck veins reflect the accumulation of blood in the veins that are returning blood to the heart.) What causes pitting edema during pregnancy? When a woman is pregnant, her body produces 50% more blood and other body fluids than usual to help support the ...
Chemotherapy is typically administered orally or by intravenous (IV) injections, and in advanced stages, it may be injected through a thin tube (catheter) directly into the abdominal cavity. A combination of two or more chemotherapy drugs are usually used in ovarian cancer treatment. Antiemetics ...
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How is surgery performed? The deflated balloon is placed during an endoscopy (camera examination of the stomach). The balloon is then inflated with fluid via a thin catheter that passes through your mouth and oesophagus, and is detached after the balloon is inflated. You'll be given medicatio...
During a thoracentesis, a hollow needle is inserted into the chest to remove fluid. It’s a less complex surgery than a pleurodesis and only takes 15 minutes, but fluid could build up again. Catheter Placement The PleurX™ catheter system allows mesothelioma patients to manage fluid that ke...
After suctioning, turn off the machine and dispose of the catheter. What is the purpose of a suction tool? A suction tool, also known as an aspirator, is a medical device designed to clear blockages such as mucus, saliva, blood, or other secretions from a patient’s airway. Its primary...
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