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  1. Blood donation before surgery 
    ... even after the operation is over. To replace this blood, you may be given a blood transfusion . This is a safe and common procedure, during which ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000367.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Risks of hip and knee replacement 
    ... lungs (pneumonia), or urinary tract. Poor wound healing. This is more likely for people who are not ... allergic reaction to a medicine that you received. This is rare, but some of these reactions may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000375.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Tests and visits before surgery 
    ... you are ready for your surgery. To do this, you will have some checkups and tests before ... ask you the same questions before your surgery. This is because your team needs to gather as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000479.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Taking medicines - what to ask your provider 
    ... name of the medicine? Why am I taking this medicine? What is the name of the condition this medicine will treat? How long will it take ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000535.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Breast skin and nipple changes 
    INVERTED NIPPLES This is normal if your nipples have always been indented inward and can easily point out when you touch them. If your nipples are pointing in and this is new, talk to your provider right away. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000622.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Delivery presentations 
    ... reach the vaginal opening. The ease at which this passage will take place depends on how your ... and the body facing towards the mother's back. This position is called occiput anterior (OA). In breech ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000621.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Breech birth 
    ... at the time of delivery is head down. This position makes it easier and safer for your ... to guide the baby into the right position. This is called external version. It involves pushing on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000623.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Medicines for osteoporosis 
    ... get bisphosphonates through a vein (IV). Most often this is done once or twice a year. Common ... fibrillation) Your doctor may have you stop taking this medicine after about 5 years. Doing so decreases ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000502.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Giving an insulin injection 
    ... Standard insulin contains 100 units in 1 mL. This is also called U-100 insulin. Most insulin ... mixed. Check with your provider or pharmacist about this. Some insulins will not work if mixed with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000660.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Bile acid sequestrants for cholesterol 
    ... from your blood to make more bile acid. This reduces your cholesterol level. This medicine also may help people with type 2 ... lower your cholesterol by improving your diet. If this is not successful, medicines to lower the cholesterol ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000787.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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