Catheter Placement During a Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is done using a thin, soft tube called a catheter. A doctor inserts the catheter into a blood vessel, often in the groin area, using a special needle. The doctor then slowly guides the catheter through blood vessels toward the heart. The catheter tip is moved into various positions in the heart's...

Catheter placement in femoral vein

For angiography, a thin, soft tube (catheter) is placed in a blood vessel in the groin (such as in the femoral vein). First, a doctor numbs the area with a local anesthetic. Then, a needle is placed into the blood vessel. A guide wire is put through the needle into the blood vessel and the needle is removed. The...

Catheterization Position for Men

This is one position that can be used for intermittent catheterization. You may also hold the penis up. A caregiver may have you lie on your back.

Catheters for Urinary Incontinence in Men

Types of catheters include: Straight catheter. This is a thin, flexible, hollow tube that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. It allows the urine to drain out. A straight catheter is used for intermittent self-catheterization. Indwelling Foley catheter. This type of catheter remains in place continuously...

Cathy's Story: Dealing With Stress

It was a week to forget. Cathy was working hard and training a new employee. She was enduring long meetings. She and her husband had just moved into a new house. And they were getting ready to go on a vacation trip in 2 weeks. "I had too much to do and too little time," Cathy says. "That means stress. And when I start...

Catnip

Botanical names: Nepeta cataria How It Works The volatile oil in catnip contains the monoterpene, nepetalactone, which is similar to the valepotriates found in valerian, a more commonly used herbal sedative. 2 Human trials are lacking to prove the effectiveness of catnip for treating insomnia. It has been used...

Cat′s Claw

Botanical names: Uncaria tomentosa How It Works According to test tube studies, oxyindole alkaloids in cat’s claw stimulate immune function. 2 Alkaloids and glycosides in cat’s claw have also demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. 3, 4 Although clinical trials are lacking, cat’s claw has become very...

Cauda equina syndrome

The cauda equina is the bundle of nerve roots at the end of the spinal cord that controls the feeling in the groin area and the legs; most of the muscles in the legs; and the functioning of the bladder, intestines, and genitals. Cauda equina syndrome is a serious condition in which this bundle of nerve roots is...

Causes of Bleeding in the Digestive Tract

Causes of bleeding in the stomach and intestines (digestive tract) include: Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Examples are aspirin and ibuprofen. These medicines can irritate the stomach lining and cause an ulcer. Inflammatory bowel disease. Colon polyps or colorectal cancer, especially in...

Causes of Hair Loss: Medicines and Medical Treatments

Medicines and medical treatments can cause hair loss. Medicines Many medicines that can cause hair loss include: Medicines used to treat cancer ( chemotherapy). Birth control pills. Women who lose hair while taking birth control pills usually have an inherited tendency toward hair thinning. If hair thinning...

Causes of Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation symptoms can be similar to symptoms that are caused by another problem. Hyperventilation can also be directly caused by: A medical condition or disease. Examples include: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A blood clot, such as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolus...

Cavities (tooth decay)

Cavities are small holes that slowly develop in the teeth because of tooth decay. Tooth decay usually happens slowly over a period of months or years. Acids made by plaque eat away at the hard (mineral) part of the tooth. Sometimes the tooth can use minerals in saliva to rebuild itself. A cavity forms when the damage...

Cayenne for Sports & Fitness

Chili Peppers How Much Is Usually Taken by Athletes? Capsaicin ointment, applied four times daily over painful joints in the upper or lower limbs, reduces pain caused by osteoarthritis, 1 and a plaster containing capsaicin applied to the low back for several hours per day provided relief from chronic low back pain in...

Cayenne for Weight Control

Chili Peppers How Much Is Usually Taken by Dieters? Controlled studies report that adding 6 to 10 grams of cayenne to a meal or 28 grams to an entire day’s diet reduces hunger after meals and reduces calories consumed during subsequent meals. 1, 2 Other controlled studies have reported that calorie burning by the body...

CD4+ Cells

CD4+ cells are part of the immune system and are a type of white blood cell. White blood cells protect the body against infection. CD4+ cells are also called T-lymphocytes, T-cells, or T-helper cells. HIV invades and destroys CD4+ cells. But the body continues to produce new CD4+ cells to fight the HIV infection. If the...

CD4+ Count Test

A CD4+ count is a blood test to see how well the immune system is working in people who have been diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). CD4+ cells are a type of white blood cell. White blood cells are important in fighting infections. CD4+ cells are also called T-lymphocytes, T-cells, or T-helper cells. HIV...

cedazuridine and decitabine

Cedazuridine and decitabine is a combination medicine that is used to treat myelodysplastic syndromes (certain types of blood or bone marrow disorders). Cedazuridine and decitabine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

cefaclor

Cefoxitin is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Cefaclor is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, such as bladder infection, ear infection, skin infection, or infection of the respiratory tract. Cefaclor may also be used for purposes not listed in this...

Cefaclor

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cefadroxil

Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. Cefadroxil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Cefadroxil

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Cefamandole

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Cefazolin

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cefazolin (injection)

Cefazolin is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. Cefazolin is sometimes given before and after surgery to prevent infection. Cefazolin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Cefazolin in D5W

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