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What hormones are you administered before gender reassignment?
As a Male to Female transsexual I am being administered estrogen and an androgen blocker (stops testosterone) before my gender reassignment surgery. After my surgery I will have to continue to take the estrogen for the rest of my life.
Why is the medication heparin sometimes administered prior to a left-side cardiac catheterization?
Heparin is administered prior to a left-side cardiac catheterization to prevent blood clot formation during the procedure. This helps maintain blood flow through the catheter and reduces the risk of blockages that could lead to complications such as heart attack or stroke.
Why is heparin usually administered before dialysis treatment?
Heparin is a short acting anti-coagulant. A substance given to reduce the risk of blood clotting.
How is a liver transplantation patient prepared for surgery?
A suitable candidate boosts their nutritional intake in order to ensure that they are as healthy as possible before surgery. Drugs are administered that will decrease rejection after surgery.
Is it necessary to stop taking the pill before Liposuction?
It is advisable but not obligatory. Women who take the pill need to take a course of anticoagulant drugs (deriving from heparin), as preventive medicine, both before and after surgery.
What are the side effects of drinking alcohol 3 days before surgery?
Should be minimal, if any. All of the alcohol will have left your system long before any anesthetics are administered, which is the major problem.
How is the patient prepared for ATL?
the patient discontinues any medication being taken and that has been associated with bleeding disorders at least three weeks prior to ATL surgery. Antibiotics may be administered intravenously one hour before surgery
Is gentamicin used intraoperatively?
Yes, gentamicin can be used intraoperatively as a prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infections during surgery. It is commonly administered intravenously before the start of the surgical procedure.
A 400 gm infant is experiencing adverse effects from the Demerol given to his mother before surgery Narcan naloxone 0.1 mgkg is ordered What dosage of naloxone will be administered?
0.04 mg
How often is the partial thromboplastin time test done to monitor the drug Heparin?
The test is done before the first dose of heparin or whenever the dosage level is changed; and again when the heparin has reached a constant level in the blood. The PTT test is repeated at scheduled intervals.
What are the symptoms caused by Epinephrine?
Epinephrine is a drug that is often administered before dental surgery and it caused the mouth to be numb. There is rarely any effects from Epinephrine but occasionally one will be administered too much and can have symptoms such as slow heart rate, shallow breathing, drowsiness, fainting and seizures in rare cases.
Does heparin effect a blood test?
Yes, heparin can interfere with some blood tests like activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and prothrombin time (PT), which are commonly used to monitor the anticoagulant effect of heparin. It's important to inform your healthcare provider if you are taking heparin before having blood tests so that appropriate adjustments can be made.
