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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: Overview … part. The time since the amputation and receiving medical care. The general health of the injured person. Take these … or severe blood loss can cause the person to go into shock. Care for the amputated body part. If the body part was …
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… First Nations Primary Care First Nations led primary care centres and programs provide access to culturally safe and trauma-informed primary care services for people who are First Nations, Inuit or …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, … quick and easy. Most of the care can be done when you are bathing or getting ready for bed. How do you care for your … your feet daily for blisters, cuts, cracks, sores, broken skin, corns, calluses, or ingrown toenails. Look at all …
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… have contacted a cord blood bank and are going to have our newborn's cord blood saved and, hopefully, used to save our … Umbilical cord blood banking: Implications for perinatal care providers. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. 156. … Umbilical cord blood banking: Implications for perinatal care providers. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. 156. …
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… section of intestine) and cutting the barrier to size. Care for your skin and stoma and watch for skin irritation. You may also irrigate a colostomy, which …
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… Self-Care for AIDS Caregivers On this page: Overview … share your feelings with others, including other caregivers, counsellors, clergy, or health professionals. … important not to ignore your own needs. If you don't take care of yourself, you will not have the inner resources to …
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… Self-Care After a Stroke On this page: Overview Related … You need to have a major say in the decisions about your care. This may be hard for you, and you may sometimes feel … that you want to be involved in the decisions about your care. State your wishes and opinions on matters that affect …
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… Care for toddlers' colds and coughs Last updated August 8, … and disappear within 14 days. But toddlers under three need careful attention; they can get very sick. When your toddler … (Tylenol) to reduce pain or fever. Always check the label carefully so you administer the right amount. Call …
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… Healthwise Self-Care Checklist On this page: Step 1. Observe the Problem … Do you have a help line you can call? Do you have a primary care doctor you can contact? What advice or opinions have … Do you have a help line you can call? Do you have a primary care doctor you can contact? What advice or opinions have …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 Overview Pregnancy is an … your local health authority. Community support and prenatal care is available to all pregnant people who are residents … your baby and family get the best possible information, care and support. Public health nurses can support you in …
