Any fears, conflicts, and concerns you have about HIV and AIDS can affect your patient care. Use available resources to overcome barriers.

Learn the risks of medical gases and how to prevent exposure.

You'll be trained on the hazards of chemicals you work with. For your own benefit, follow safety guidelines.

Ethylene oxide is commonly used to sterilize medical equipment. Follow these precautions to protect yourself from harmful exposure.

Protect yourself from accidental radiation exposure with these precautions.

These guidelines can help you care for your trach tube, your stoma, and the skin around the stoma.

Suctioning keeps your trach tube clear of excess mucus. Suction as advised by your healthcare provider. Follow these guidelines and any others you're given.

An X-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint problems, or to check the heart and lungs (chest X-ray).

Smoking damages your lungs and makes it harder to breathe. Read on for helpful tips and information on quitting.

A peak flow meter measures how fast you can push air out of your lungs. This tells you how well you are controlling your asthma. Measure your peak flow as many times a day as your healthcare provider tells you to.