LAURA ELIZABETH WEST FNP
NPI 1770128373
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Sacramento, CA

This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.

This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.

A replacement of a stomach stoma tube is a procedure where your existing tube is removed and a new one is inserted. This helps ensure the tube functions properly, allowing nutrition directly into your stomach. It's a safe, routine process done by healthcare professionals.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

The removal of a central venous tube with port or pump is a procedure that eliminates a device implanted under your skin. This device helped deliver medication or nutrients directly into a large vein near your heart. Its removal involves a minor surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia.

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.