Tunneled Catheter Insertion – The Procedure Tunneled catheter insertion is a procedure to insert a thin, flexible tube (catheter) into a vein. The catheter makes it easier to draw blood, give blood products, remove waste products from the blood (hemodialysis), and give medicines. This procedure is usually done when the bloodstream needs to be accessed …
What is Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Flushing Guide It is important to wash out (flush) your tunneled central venous catheter each time you use it, both before and after you use it. Flushing your catheter will help prevent it from clogging. How to flush your catheter Supplies Needed A clean pair of gloves. An alcohol …
What is Turf Toe Turf toe is an injury that affects the joint at the base of the big toe. It occurs when the toe is bent upward by force and extended beyond its normal limits (hyperextension). The joint of the big toe is surrounded by tissues (ligaments and tendons) that help to keep it in place. …
What is Tympanomastoidectomy Tympanomastoidectomy is a surgical procedure to correct ear problems by repairing a hole (perforation) in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or by removing excess skin (cholesteatoma) in the middle ear. One or both of these things may be done during the procedure, depending on your condition. Part of the bone behind the ear …
What is Tympanoplasty Tympanoplasty is a procedure to repair a hole in your eardrum (tympanic membrane) using a piece of tissue from another part of your body (skin graft). The tympanic membrane is a thin layer of tissue in your ear that can tear or become punctured. As a result, a hole can develop and …
What is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a long-term (chronic) disease. It happens when the pancreas does not make enough of a hormone called insulin. Insulin lets sugars (glucose) go into cells in the body. This gives your child energy. If the body does not make enough insulin, sugars cannot get …
What is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a long-term (chronic) disease. It may be caused by one or both of these problems: Your pancreas does not make enough of a hormone called insulin. Your body does not react in a normal way to insulin that it makes. Insulin lets sugars (glucose) …