511 items found Clear All 31 of 64 pages Previous Page Next Page Understanding Your Electromyogram (EMG) Patient Education Articles An EMG is an electrical test of nerves and muscles. A doctor does the test, often with the help of a technologist. Xeomin (Botulinum Toxin Type A): Frequently Asked Questions Patient Education Articles Learn about Xeomin and it’s difference from Botox, side effects, dose frequency and amounts, cost advantages and storage. Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Patient Education Articles Learn how patient controlled analgesia works, when you receive it, finish it, if overdosing is a possibility. Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Evaluation Patient Education Articles Gillette’s audiologist uses an auditory brainstem response (ABR) evaluation to measure how your child’s ears receive sound and send it through the auditory nerve to the brainstem Nerve Block: Details and Instructions Patient Education Articles We’ve used a nerve block to reduce pain and/or discomfort during a medical procedure. Limb Length Discrepancy Treatment Patient Education Articles Small limb length discrepancies are common and may not require treatment. Learn about how moderate or large limb length discrepancies can be corrected with surgery. Using Contrast Dyes in Fluoroscopy Patient Education Articles To get clearer pictures for some imaging tests, we give patients a special dye called contrast. Contrast dye can make specific organs, tissues or blood vessels stand out in imaging exams, helping doctors see them more clearly. Patient Identification Bands and Color-Coded Safety-Alert Stickers Patient Education Articles Every hospital patient at Gillette wears an identification wristband. The ID band helps keep you safe while you’re at Gillette.
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