Responding to an Emergency
Do you know what to do if you encounter an emergency? Follow these clear instructions and be prepared.
Do you know what to do if you encounter an emergency? Follow these clear instructions and be prepared.
You just had a procedure to remove a lump or a small piece of tissue from your breast. After surgery, be sure to have an adult drive you home. Ask your healthcare provider when you will get the results of the biopsy.
Medicines are not the only way to ease pain after surgery. Try these methods.
Pain after an operation (post-op pain) is common and expected. These guidelines can help you stay as comfortable as possible.
A surgeon removed the cloudy lens in your eye and replaced it with a clear manmade lens. Here's what you can expect after surgery, along with tips for a healthy recovery.
Arrange to have an adult drive you home after surgery. If you had general anesthesia, it may take a day or more to fully recover. So, for at least the next 24 hours: Do not drive or use machinery or power tools; do not drink alcohol; and do not make any major decisions.
If you know you have TB, get medical treatment. This includes taking antibiotics for as many as 3 to 12 months or more.
TB can cause serious health problems. To protect your health, get tested.
When your doctor says it's OK, you can go home. Your surgery is over. You did it!
This sheet will help your child know what to expect when he or she wakes up from surgery.