Taking Care Of A Drain Installed In Radiology

In the radiology department, you have had a drain installed to remove liquids from your body. This fact sheet explains how to take care of in case you have to do it yourself.

Home care , Radiology

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Taking Care Of A Drain Installed In Radiology

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Having an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

Returning home after a sedation with or without analgesic

Insertion Of A Central Venous Catheter or PICC Line

Relaxation For Better Stress Management