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… Dealing With Emergencies On this page: Overview Legal Protection CPR Overview Emergencies Review this topic before you need it. Then, when you are faced with an emergency or injury, you will know what to do. Your …
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… Emergency Contraception On this page: How … It Works Side Effects What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy if: …
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… Hypertensive Emergency On this page: Overview Overview What is a hypertensive emergency? A hypertensive emergency is very high blood pressure that damages the body. …
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… Heatstroke: Emergency Symptoms On this page: Overview Related … Severe vomiting and diarrhea. After calling 9-1-1 or other emergency services, begin emergency first aid treatment if emergency medical personnel …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after …
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… Seniors as emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 … a valuable resource in our community. Many can help with emergency preparations and respond as volunteers or leaders. Volunteers may help provide services during emergencies. These services can include: Lodging Clothing …
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… Cold Exposure: Emergency Equipment On this page: Overview Related … Overview You may be able to prevent cold exposure by having emergency equipment with you if you do outdoor sports or … pocketknife. A wire saw, to cut large pieces of wood for an emergency fire. A space blanket, to be used as a windbreaker …
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… Emergency Food and Water Supplies Having a supply of food and water can be helpful in any kind of extended emergency. If you are unable to leave your home, if the … limited or unavailable, your family may be able to live on emergency supplies until the emergency has passed. The …
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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: … to help someone who has had an accidental amputation. Call emergency services. Stop the bleeding. A complete amputation … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke On this page: Overview … Severe vomiting and diarrhea. Heatstroke is a medical emergency. Even with immediate treatment, it can be … long-term complications. After calling 9-1-1 or other emergency medical services, follow these first aid steps. …
