Post-operative care is critical to effective pain management and facilitates faster return to good health. In addition to taking medication, perhaps the most important part of the entire process is caring for the incision where the surgeon made the cut....
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What to Expect After an Ostomy
An ostomy is a life-saving medical procedure that changes the way the body waste — stool and urine — exits the body. It surgically creates an opening on the abdomen, called a stoma, through which the body waste passes into...
What to Expect When Having a PICC Line for the First Time
Having a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) line for the first time can be daunting. The chances are you may have several questions regarding its procedure or how to care for it or how it is like to live with a PICC line or whether you will need a PICC line shower cover or not. If that’s the case, you should know that you are not alone. It’s common and happens with every first-time PICC user.
Five Tips for Home Wound Care to Recover Quickly and Safely
Minor wounds such as cuts, gashes, tears, etc. begin to heal quickly with little to no attention — all thanks to the body’s immune system. But major wounds, such as deep cuts, animal bites, or those that bleed excessively require...