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Carla R. Atkinson Page 6

Carla R. Atkinson, RN, CRNI, is a home health nurse who visits rural patients recovering from hospital stays. She writes about home cardiovascular care. She previously provided bedside care on medical-surgical units after earning her BSN from North Dakota State University. In her 11 years of nursing, Atkinson has centered her practice on circulation checks and managing leg swelling.

Should I Wear Compression Socks on a Plane?Heart & Lungs
How to Prevent DVT in Bedridden Patients Heart & Lungs
Can Alcohol Cause or Worsen Lymphedema?Substances
How Long Can a Balloon Pump Stay In?Procedures
Why Do My Feet Swell at the Beach?Heart & Lungs
Does Heat Help With Blood Flow?Heart & Lungs
Why Is One Foot Colder Than the Other?Heart & Lungs
What Can Tangled Lead Wires Lead To?Heart & Lungs
Does Elevating Legs Prevent Blood Clots?Heart & Lungs
Can Poor Circulation Cause Joint Pain?Bones & Muscles
Can Poor Circulation Cause Leg Cramps?Heart & Lungs
What Is Homan’s Sign for Deep Vein Thrombosis?Tests
Can You Use a Heating Pad While on Blood Thinners?Safety
Can Poor Circulation Cause Knee Pain?Bones & Muscles
Can Compression Socks Cause Headaches?Brain & Nerves
How to Check for Homan’s Sign for DVT Tests
What Happens If Lymph Cannot Be Pushed Through the Vessels?Heart & Lungs
Is a Hot Bath Safe for a Blood Clot?Heart & Lungs
What Are Anti-Embolism Stockings Used For?Procedures
Can Compression Socks Cut Off Circulation?Heart & Lungs
What Is Dependent Position of Leg?Bones & Muscles
Why Do Feet Swell in Summer? Causes and Prevention Heart & Lungs
What Does Discoloration Around the Ankles Mean?Heart & Lungs
Where to Check Pedal Pulses and How to Find Them Heart & Lungs
Does DVT Hurt When Lying Down? Symptoms and Causes Heart & Lungs
Can a Car Accident Cause High Blood Pressure?Heart & Lungs
Can Tight Shoes Cut Off Circulation?Heart & Lungs
Do You Elevate Your Legs With a DVT?Heart & Lungs
Can Dehydration Cause Swollen Ankles?Gut & Kidney
What Causes Swelling When Flying and How to Prevent It Heart & Lungs