by KathyKastner | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Glossary, Information, Medical Decisions
May be used for temporary or permanent loss of kidney function Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment, but it is important to recognize that dialysis also has limitations. It may not be of benefit to prolong life with dialysis if quality of life suffers dramatically....
by KathyKastner | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Information, Medical Decisions
An IV is used to get fluids and medications intraveinously, which means via the veins. More info:...
by KathyKastner | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Information, Medical Decisions
A tube is placed into the windpipe (trachea), through the mouth, and you will likely be placed on a breathing machine. More info:...
by KathyKastner | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Information, Medical Decisions
Aimed at relieving pain and symptoms of disease but not intended to cure the disease. More info:...
by KathyKastner | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Medical Decisions
A feeding tube placed through the skin into the stomach through a small hole in the abdomen. Also called Percutaneus Endoscopic Gastronomy, Tube Feeding. More info: on eating and drinking as life winds...
by KathyKastner | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Information, Medical Decisions
The procedure to cut a hole through the front of your neck and into your windpipe (trachea). More info:...
