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What is venous inflammation in legs?
phlebitis
Tip the bed head down for venous return?
No, lift legs for venous return. Make sure legs are above heart. You do this for shock or bleeding.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal circulatory condition characterized by decreased return of venous blood from the legs to the trunk of the body?
venous insufficiency
What has the author R Gottlob written?
R. Gottlob has written: 'Venous valves' -- subject(s): Diseases, Surgery, Vascular Diseases, Veins, Venous valves
How is venous insufficiency treated?
Periodic elevation of legs and bed rest can help with leg swelling
Is spinal stenosis surgery safe on children?
Spinal Stenosis surgery is not safe on anyone, it can be performed on children, but no surgery is ever safe. Yes it is possible to perform it on children, but nothing is ever safe.
How do you get rid of bowed legs?
SURGERY
Why does walking prevent stagnation of blood in the legs?
The venous circulation of the legs requires muscle contractions to assist with blood return. Walking helps provide this muscle contraction.
Can you wax your legs after orthopedic surgery?
Yes, you can wax your legs after surgery, provided all the sutures have been removed and there is no wound in the area to be waxed. However, in the pre-op care, you will be shaved as per the protocol. So relax. Your legs will be as silky as they are now after the surgery.
Is bariatris weight loss surgery safe?
To find out more about bariatric weight loss surgery and if it is safe for you check out these two sites http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/713969 or http://www.warrentonweightloss.com/weight-loss-surgery/is-bariatric-surgery-safe
After open heart surgery do you regrow your veins in your legs?
No, you do not have to. They should still be there before and after heart surgery.
Is it safe to have surgery to help with obesity?
This surgery is safe. There is a 5 percentage of failure rate for this surgery and it is usually due to balloon leakage, band migration, and deep infection.
