Dressing your incision helps keep it clean, dry, and infection-free. That way it will heal faster. Here are steps to follow.

A drainage tube removes fluid from around an incision. This helps prevent infection and promotes healing. Follow these instructions.

A PCA pump lets you give yourself pain medicine after surgery, as you need it. The medicine is delivered through an IV (intravenous) line, a thin tube that goes into your vein.

An incentive spirometer is a device that helps you do deep breathing exercises after surgery. Learn how to use it with these step-by-step instructions.

After surgery, there are steps you can take to help with your recovery. You may have been an inpatient (staying in the hospital overnight) or an outpatient (going home the day of surgery). While in the hospital, it is important to follow directions from your surgeon, nurse, and other healthcare providers.

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection. Many cases of pneumonia are caused by bacteria or viruses. Read on to learn more.

You can help prevent illness and injury by reading the container label for each hazardous substance you use.

The SDS gives information on hazardous substances in your work area. Here is an explanation of each section.

Help a falling patient to the floor with as little impact as possible. This will prevent injury to the patient, as well as protect your back.

These tips can help you pull a patient up in bed comfortably and safely.