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In post op hip replacement surgery what is the preferred anticoagulant?
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What is status post cardiac surgery?
It means they had heart surgery recently. Maybe a heart bypass for clogged arteries or a valve replacement, ect.
What is the medical term meaning after?
Post = after (e.g., postpartum, post-surgery)
What is the age limit for getting hip replacement surgery?
Typically post pubescent, when you have stopped growing, though it is not unknown for cancer or trauma patients to recieve them. However, remember you may have to have a new one in 10-20yrs time, which will take more bone away. Put it off as long as you can.
Reduce swelling in leg after surgery?
It will depend upon the cause of swelling. If it is due to post operative clot in the veins -DVT, treatment will require elevation, compression stockings and anticoagulant therapy. If the swelling is due to cancer surgery with removal of the lymph nodes for clearance, and if patient has had radiotherapy, it causes damage to the lymphatic system and treatment will be elevation of legs, compression stockings. In both cases there may be residual permanent swelling in the leg.
What is the medical term meaning after surgery?
Post-op.
What is the medical term meaning After an operation?
post-surgery
Where can i obtain claim form for post cataract surgery glasses?
I would try online. Many forms are online these days.
Is there a special diet to be on post lasik eye surgery?
There is no special diet patients have to be on after Lasik surgery. You will need to use the prescription drops given to you by your surgeon post operative. You will need to follow-up with your doctor 24-48 hours after surgery and with your primary eye doctor after surgery.
When to be concerned with post wrist surgery swelling?
Swelling is very common post-operatively. If swelling persists 2-4 weeks after surgery visit your GP for a check up.
How does Pasteur's findings improve their chances for post-surgery survival?
Pasteur's findings improve their chances for post-surgery survival by destroy.ong diseases that can cause microorganism which can affect the body
How do you put post in a sentence?
He has completed his surgery and is now in the recovery room. That means his status is post-operative.
Has knee replacement changed in the last ten years?
Knee replacement has changed quite a bit in the last ten years. The knee is now less invasively segmented and replaced than it used to. In some cases, no ligaments or tendons have to be severed in the process of replacing the knee itself, which allows for more rapid healing post surgery.
