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What care should a patient receive after an impedance phlebography?
The patient may resume normal or postoperative activities after the test.
What type of allergies need to be considered before phlebography?
Patients should tell their physician if they have allergies or hay fever, or if they have had a reaction to a contrast solution.
How should patients be prepared for immunoelectrophoresis?
This test requires a blood sample.
When should a doctor be notified after phlebography?
The physician should be notified if there is swelling, redness, pain, or fever.
How should patients be prepared for an analanine aminotransferase test?
No special preparations are necessary for this test.
How should patients be prepared for a hyperbaric chamber?
No special preparation is needed to use a hyperbaric chamber other than educating patients about what to expect during treatment.
How should patients be prepared for a breast self-examination?
Before beginning a monthly BSE, a woman's breasts should be completely exposed.
How should patients be prepared for a thallium heart scan?
Patients should not drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages, smoke tobacco, or ingest other nicotine products for 24 hours before the test. These substances can affect test results. Patients should also not eat anything.
How should patients be prepared for an eye muscle surgery?
Patients should make sure their doctors are aware of any medications that they are taking, even over-the-counter medications. Patients should not take aspirin, or any other blood-thinning medications for ten days prior to surgery.
How should patients be prepared for immobilization?
There are many reasons for immobilization using splints, casts, and braces. Each person should understand his or her diagnosis clearly.
How should patients be prepared for a transhepatic biliary catheterization?
The standard preoperative blood tests are performed. The patient should not eat or drink the day of the procedure.
How should patients be prepared for an esophageal function test?
Patients should not eat or drink for several hours before the exam. Many medications affect the esophagus; doses sometimes need to be adjusted or even stopped for a while. Patients must inform doctors of all medications taken.
