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What care should a patient receive after treatment in a hyperbaric chamber?
After HBOT is complete, a period of decompression in the chamber is required until the pressure in the chamber is equal to the pressure outside. Serious complications can occur if decompression occurs suddenly.
How long should stay in a hyperbaric chamber for decompression sickness?
It depends entirely on the circumstance - how deep was the dive, how long, how long was the ascent etc etc.
How should patients be prepared for immunoelectrophoresis?
This test requires a blood sample.
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 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.
What precautions need to be taken when using a hyperbaric chamber?
Individuals who have lung disease including asthma, emphysema, obstructive lung disease, or any condition in which air is trapped in the lungs, are poor candidates for this therapy and should discuss the relative benefits and drawbacks.
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.
How should patients be prepared for a wound flushing?
The nurse or doctor may inject the site with a local anesthetic before flushing the wound.
