by Cinde Dolphin | Jul 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
After surgery, you may be “equipped” with two to four drains that will be attached to you for a couple of weeks. This protocol may not be discussed in the pre-op appointment. The drains are important to assure a successful surgery, however they are often...
by Cinde Dolphin | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
“What part of the cancer experience are you in?” Holly asked across the reception table. “The part where I’m getting off of Tamoxifen,” the other wedding guest answered. “Tamoxifen!” Holly gasped. “I only lasted seven weeks on Tamoxifen. My husband said I was a...
by Karen Einisman | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
As Cherie Mathews entered her forties, her successful career was in full swing. As a computer engineer, she thrived professionally because of her natural problem-solving skills and innovative mindset. Then, one day, her life took an unexpected turn: she learned that...
by Karen Einisman | Apr 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
In her late fifties, tech engineer Robin Franko received a series of devastating diagnoses. Not only did she have breast cancer, but she also had ovarian cancer. For the next few years, Robin would undergo several major surgeries – a bilateral mastectomy,...
by Karen Einisman | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Having grown up in a large Filipino family, nurse navigator Mari Williams is a natural caregiver. Early on, her mother recognized her empathetic spirit and encouraged her to pursue a nursing degree. Mari now considers nursing her life’s work, a job in which she can...
by Karen Einisman | Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Top surgery, a common procedure for transgender men, is just one step in the gender transition process. Much like a mastectomy, healing from top surgery requires a lot of patience and self-care. With some upfront planning and decision-making, you can simplify and even...
by Cinde Dolphin | Jul 26, 2017 | Drain management
Who’s driving the Medical Supply innovation bus? We were preparing to write an article about inventions which originated from a medical patient’s need. What’d we find? Not much. Bright ideas that start with a patient’s experience It’s curious. The actual end-users of...
by Cinde Dolphin | Jun 23, 2017 | Drain management
Not Surgical Patients It’s a well-meaning gesture and the first thing that comes to mind: sending something on a stem to brighten a bedside table. But the blooms will wilt, and the challenges of recovery can last for weeks. There’s a better way to help someone get...
by Cinde Dolphin | May 17, 2017 | Drain management
Suppose Houdini had Jackson Pratt drains… did he levitate them when changing clothes? Dr. Jackson & Dr. Pratt The clever duo of Drs. Fredrick E. Jackson and Richard A. Pratt invented the Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain – a simple, yet critical tool for...
by Cinde Dolphin | Apr 21, 2017 | Drain management
How can I shower with these crazy things attached to me… You need medical drains & you need to bathe Drainage from the wound area needs to be siphoned away to prevent fluid, hematoma, and/or abscesses from forming. Mostly, the expelled fluid is a combination of...
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