I WILL BE HAVING SURGERY FOR DISCECTOMY IN 2 WEEKS TIME .pre op tests show a urinary tract infection and I am prescribed antibiotic TRUOXIN.I AM WORRIED THIS WILL LEAVE MY IMMUNE SYSTEM AT A LOW ... View answer

what are pre op screening tests? I am having a hip relacement. ... View answer

I have narrow angle and have been treated with iridotomy in my right eye. I sometimes experience a fluttering in my peripheral vision in that eye (both pre-op and post-op) ... View answer

I went for a pre op assessment today my ecg was abnormal what causes this ... View answer

My pre-op urinalysis indicated occasional bacteria. Is that normal? Do I need to be concerned? ... View answer

I am heading into Back surgery in the AM, just received my pre op blood test results. WBC Esterase ... would think if it is of concern, my doctor would have cancelled the surgery or given me an... View answer

I have type II diabetes and was on pre-op bariatric surgery diet (high protein, no sugars, no carbs) when I had my pre-op lab work done my levels were Bun 140, Creatinine 2.3, and Potassium 5.6.... View answer

. My husband had a prostatectomy in January 2010. His PSA, within 3 months post-op was up to 33.5. It was 50 pre-op. All pre surgical biopsies were positive, surgical biopsy showed positive... View answer

A patient for laparoscopic appendectomy had a pre-op urinary catheter inserted (not sure why it was ... retention resulted form allergic reaction to latex in the pre-op foley catheter. Patient... View answer

Just had a pre-op EKG done and it says: Sinus rhythm right axis deviation moderate mid- and Left precordial and High-lateral repolarization disturbance consider ischemia, LV overloand and/or digitalis ... View answer