When my Mom had major surgery on April 8th 2008, we knew some complications could occur but weren’t prepared when they did happen. She went into surgery to have a volley ball size mass removed from her ovary and also had a complete hysterically at 47 years old. My Mom is also diabetic so there ...
Dogs sometimes require bandages just like people require bandages, but keeping a bandage on a dog can be a little tricky. Dogs, for obvious reasons, can’t use adhesive bandages, and most dogs try to remove their bandages. In most instances, if dogs don’t want to wear bandages, they’ll succeed in removing them. Dogs will try ...
I am now 5-days post-op of getting all 4 of my wisdom teeth taken out. Honestly, it’s not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Here are some things I did to make this experience no big deal. Pre-Op: The first thing to decide is whether to be put completely under with a ...
Do you like those pretty ice sculptures at weddings and want to know how to make your own ice sculpture molds? Here is how it is done: Items: Fun shaped item. (See below) Liquid Latex and Paint Brush Gauze Aluminum Foil Box of Packing Peanuts (optional) Water Step One: Find a hard toy, vase, door ...
Skin is a critical component of the body. The skin serves as valuable protection against infections and diseases. Skin that has been scraped or cut makes internal organs as well as the bloodstream vulnerable and susceptible to potentially dangerous bacteria and germs. This is why it is very important to properly wash and protect cuts ...
A dog’s paw pad is prone to injury, and paw pad and foot injuries can be difficult to heal, but follow these tips and and injured dog will be well on his way to recovery. Competitive Musher Edward Long is no stranger to paw pad wounds, as his dog sled team is frequently getting cuts, ...
Recently I experienced one of the most horrific injuries I have ever seen. After having an abdominal hysterectomy, I returned home to recover in the comfort of my own bed. I made it two days before my incision exploded. I was left with an open wound 10″ long by 3″ deep and simple instructions on ...
Blisters are the bane of walkers and hikers, and a common outdoor injury. It’s wise to know methods of effective blister treatment before going into the field. Knowing what effective blister treatment involves lessens the chances of having to cut a trip short. In addition, the odds of are reduced of suffering a more serious ...
Some of us just can’t have enough of those adorable Sesame Street Rubber Duckies in our lives. If you would like to learn how to make a flock of adorable cement Rubber Duckies to guard over your flower garden, perhaps I can help. Materials: A Nice Rubber Duckie Cement Liquid Latex Pam Cooking Spray Box ...
In Part VII of “My First Ever Attempt to Donate Plasma,” I almost lost consciousness but made it through with the help of a cold compress and some gracious fanning. The Unsticking The medical tech took my plasma container to the lab area where it would be temporarily stored and refrigerated before being transported to ...
