What is Gastrostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...need some form of nutritional access in order to survive. Initially, a nasogastric tube or an NGT (a tube inserted through the nose to reach the stomach) may be inserted....
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What is Tube Pericardiostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
What is Tube Pericardiostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Tube pericardiostomy is a surgical procedure that involves the insertion of a small tube into the heart wall to drain fluid...
What is Failure to Thrive?
...childhood autism and feeding problems, a common feature of failure to thrive. Babies and infants with autism will not necessarily have FTT and vice versa, but severe feeding problems in...
What is Tuboplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...tubes, allowing for natural conception. This type of tubal surgery can be used when there is an obstruction of the fallopian tubes due to scarring from a previous infection or...
Ocrevus: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
...solution for intravenous (IV) infusion (into a vein). Ocrevus may not be safe to receive while pregnant or breastfeeding. This article discusses pregnancy and breastfeeding information related to Ocrevus. To...
Wellbutrin and Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and More
...To learn more, talk with your doctor. Can I take Wellbutrin while breastfeeding? If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to understand the effects that Wellbutrin...
What is Middle Ear Infection?
...include:[6] Breastfeeding rather than bottle feeding Avoiding a child’s exposure to tobacco smoke Ensuring a child is up-to-date with their routine vaccinations – particularly the pneumococcal vaccine and the DTaP/IPV/Hib...
What is Hysterosalpingogram: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...near the end of the tube Aside from blockage in the fallopian tubes, an HSG may also detect other abnormalities, such as: Developmental and structural defects of the uterus or...
What is Pneumothorax?
...into the pleural space to remove air. * Chest tube insertion: A chest tube is inserted into the pleural space to drain air and re-expand the lung. * Surgery: In...
What is Tubal Ligation Reversal: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...tubes. If the tubes were cut, the surgeon will remove the cut fragments before reconnecting the tubes using absorbable stitches. If the tubes were sealed or blocked, the clips or...