Understanding Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a special type of dialysis. It’s mostly used to help very sick people whose kidneys suddenly start to fail.
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a special type of dialysis. It’s mostly used to help very sick people whose kidneys suddenly start to fail.
Baby acne (neonatal acne) is a skin condition that affects about 2 out of 10 newborns. It occurs when a baby is about 2 to 6 weeks old.
Hemodialysis is usually done in a hospital or dialysis center. But it may also be done at home. Learn about home hemodialysis (HHD).
Dry needling is like acupuncture. A healthcare provider puts needles into painful parts of the body and touches, taps, or pricks tissues to ease pain.
Learn about an ICD, a small device used to treat certain dangerous heart rhythms, and how it's implanted.
When you’re in crisis, it can be hard to think straight. Your safety plan is a step-by-step map that you helped build to support you once you are discharged.
TCAR is a type of treatment for carotid artery disease. TCAR helps prevent a stroke by unblocking a blocked artery.
Be gentle with the pump area. Don’t pull clothing tightly over it. Don’t move too quickly, exercise, or play sports in ways that may jerk the pump around.
If you are very sick or are having a surgical procedure or other treatment, you may need to spend a few days in the hospital. This sheet can help you prepare for an upcoming hospital stay and know what to expect.
Many health care providers now offer video and phone visits. This is also known as telehealth or telemedicine. This can help you manage your health if you have a chronic condition like diabetes, heart disease, or COPD.