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Palliative Surgery

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:...

Tracheotomy

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:...

Ventilator (Vent, Breathing Machine)

by KathyKastner | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Information, Medical Decisions

A machine that helps you breathe. Used during surgery temporarily. However, if are not able to breathe on your own, you may need a ventilator for the rest of your life. Also called: Mechanical Ventilator, Respirator. More info:...

Feeding Tubes

by KathyKastner | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Information, Medical Decisions

Feeding...

Dr John Schumann

by KathyKastner | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Information, Medical Decisions

Death in the hospital is not always comfortable Dr John...

Surgical Risk Calculator: American College of Surgeons

by KathyKastner | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Information, Medical Decisions

A tool to help assess post-operation risks, based on pre-operation health. This is a picture of what you’ll be asked to complete Reviewed by Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, August 23, 2013 For the first time, surgeons have a sophisticated risk calculator...
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