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PERIPHERAL CATHETER INSERTION Image Source: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/peripheral-venous-catheter What is peripheral catheter? Every patient who is admitted in the hospital requires intravenous access for injection. It is a soft pvc catheter inserted commonly into the veins of the forearm and hand. It is fixed with dressing material so it don’t displace and can be maintained for aRead more

FOLEY CATHETER INSERTION Image Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foley_catheter What is Foley’s Catheterization? It is rubber catheter inserted into the urinary bladder for urine collection outside of the body into a bag. There are two kinds of catheter, rubber catheter and silicon catheter. The silicon catheter can be kept for long time into the bladder when needed. WhyRead more

STROKE PAMPHELET A stroke is a sudden event that occurs resulting due to death of cells in the brain and results in any of the following symptoms. In common terms stroke is a paralysis attack. Symptoms of stroke are: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg (especially on one side of theRead more

GUIDE ON PRESSURE ULCERKey Factors to Prevent Key Factors to PreventSkin Care Inspect Skin Daily. Pay special attention to any reddened areas that remains after you have changed positions and the pressure has been relieved. A mirror can help when looking at hard-to-see areas. Pay special attention to pressure points Prevent Dry Skin Use creamsRead more

VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM (VTE) Image Source: https://desdaughter.com/2016/12/01/testosterone-treatment-and-risk-of-venous-thromboembolism/ Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Venous thromboembolism or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling, but also can occur with no symptoms. TheseRead more

DIGITAL SUBTRACTION ANGIOGRAPHY (DSA) WHAT IS DSA? Digital Subtraction Angiography (D.S.A.) is a fluoroscopy-guided technique in the speciality of Interventional Radiology (IR), to diagnose and treat various diseases of the blood vessels of the human body. WHY IT IS DONE? DSA procedures are done to diagnose and treat various diseases of blood vessels of theRead more