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Necessary requirements to donate blood

Important recommendations for donating blood…

Mastectomy

Is a complex surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, partially or completely

Breast self-examination

Breast self-examination is a technique based on the woman’s own observation and palpation…

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Is a medical treatment that involves breathing oxygen (O2) for short periods of time under high pressure.

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

It is a non-invasive nuclear medicine test of the heart. Radiopharmaceuticals are used…

Fall prevention

The consequence of any event which results in the individual coming to rest on the ground, against their will (WHO)

Discharge Process

The staff responsible for discharge management is the service nurse.The estimated time…

Obstetric Psychoprophylaxis Program

Chemotherapy, Care and Recommendations

Side effects are common in patients receiving chemotherapy…

Premature Newborn, Home Care and Recommendations

A baby is premature if born before 37 weeks of pregnancy…

Resonancia magnética

In case your procedure required the administration of gadolinio contrast substance…

Cardiovascular Services

Varicose veins are usually the result of venous insufficiency…

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Therapy for Hyperthyroidism with Iodine-131

Is a treatment for patients with excessive activity of the thyroid gland as it is the Hyperthyroidism.

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Pressure Ulcers

Pressure ulcers, also called sores or bedsores, are a serious health problem…

Stop Snoring

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which people stop breathing for brief periods during sleep…

Do you have a family member in Intensive Care?

Urinary Infections

If you feel discomfort, you may have a urinary tract infection

Asthma

It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, characterized by coughing

Colon cancer

Is currently the third most common type of cancer in both men and women, and one of the main…

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Cervical cancer

This disease is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that is transmitted through sexual contact

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Advice in case of neutropenia

Neutropenia is a condition where there are abnormally low levels of neutrophils in the blood supply

Surgical wound care

After surgery, the skin begins the healing process.

Comprehensive care for severely burned patients

A burn is a type of injury to the skin caused by various agents

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Care for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

If you use insulin you should monitor your blood glucose (hemoglucotest) as often as indicated by the doctor

Care after hip surgery

Considerations at bedtime, sleep on your back during the first few weeks…

Post Oxygen Therapy Care

The patient must follow his/her treating physician’s instructions specific…

Difference between Urgency and Emergency

Urgency, it is the non-life-threatening health situation that requires care within a reasonable period of time

In case of an Emergency

In case of an emergency, stay calm, recognize and pay attention to the instructions given by the person in charge

Bone Scan

It is a diagnostic nuclear medicine study that uses a small amount of radioactive material

Hemodialysis, Care and recommendations

It is a procedure created to replace the functions of the kidney, cleaning the blood and removing

Instructions post application of contrast material

In case your procedure required the administration of IV iodine contrast substance

Heart attack and stroke

What you should know about cardiovascular disease

Hyperhydrosis

It is an excess of uncontrolled sweating that mainly shows up on the palms of the hands…

What are the ingredients of a vaccine?

Vaccines contain tiny fragments of the disease-causing organism…

How do vaccines work?

Vaccines activate the body’s natural defenses, thereby reducing the risk of disease…

What is vaccination?

Vaccination is a simple, safe and effective way to protect people against harmful diseases…

Why is it important to get vaccinated?

Vaccination is a safe and effective way to prevent disease and save lives…

What diseases do vaccines prevent?

Vaccines protect against many diseases, including…

Who can get vaccinated?

Virtually anyone can be vaccinated. However, vaccination is discouraged…

How do vaccines protect individuals and communities?

Vaccines train and prepare the body’s natural defenses, the immune system…

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