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How do surgeons prevent a patient from bleeding out in the OR?

My husband died from bleeding out during a surgery that he needed to have after a serious car accident. How is bleeding out usually prevented? How can someone die from it during...
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How can I help my husband have a speedy recovery after surgery?

My husband had a heart attack and needed surgery immediately to treat his clogged arteries. He's had a lot of stents put in and is at home recovering. Is there anything that...
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Can fingers be saved after a severe injury?

My uncle was using a gas machete to cut trees and it slipped, cutting most of his fingers off on the left hand. He lost a lot of blood and passed out. For his fingers that were...
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My mother has a tumor on her stomach and needs surgery. What precautions should she take beforehand?

The doctor wants to remove my mother's tumor soon, even though it's not cancerous. What should she do before the surgery? Should she be eating a certain diet? Anything will...
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My mother is having a risky heart surgery done. What can we expect after the surgery?

My mother is having a risky heart surgery performed this week. What can we expect after the surgery? We would like to be as prepared as possible.
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My mother is having excessive abdominal pain. Should she get surgery?

My mother is 79 years old and often complains of severe abdominal pain. We have taken her to doctors, who are unclear of what is causing this. However, lately the pain has become...
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Should I take my child to the ER?

My child has developed wheezing due to cold and cough. I have been trying humidifiers and nebulizers but we aren't seeing any relief. Is it appropriate to take him to the ER?...
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What are the signs of a drug allergy?

Are signs of a drug allergy always life-threatening?
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How can I calm my mother before her surgery?

My mother is rushed to the ER following an accident and the surgery is scheduled tomorrow once her stats are stable. She is paranoid about the surgery. What can I do to calm...
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Recovery after serious car crash?

My brother had to have immediate brain surgery after a very serious car crash. Thankfully he is predicted to recover completely but I am nervous of how long it will take. He...
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