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Altitude Sickness

… sickness can be dangerous. It is smart to take special care if you go high-altitude hiking or camping (like in the … ft) . Go to a lower altitude as fast as you can or get emergency help if someone with you has severe symptoms such … ft) . Go to a lower altitude as fast as you can or get emergency help if someone with you has severe symptoms such …

Being Active When You Have Health Problems

… down what you can do for exercise and what you need to be careful about. Set a long-term goal you can reach, and write … it's easy to get discouraged and stop exercising. Keep your emergency phone numbers with you at all times. Don't be too … it's easy to get discouraged and stop exercising. Keep your emergency phone numbers with you at all times. Don't be too …

Smallpox

… who has smallpox. And if you have symptoms, seek medical care. The telltale signs of smallpox are severe illness with … case of smallpox would be considered a worldwide health emergency. In Canada, provincial and federal health … (2016). Smallpox fact sheet: Vaccine overview. http://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/vaccination/facts.asp . …

Carotid Artery Disease

… of these symptoms of a TIA or stroke, call 9-1-1 or other emergency services right away. Sudden numbness, tingling, … improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. … of these symptoms of a TIA or stroke, call 9-1-1 or other emergency services right away. Sudden numbness, tingling, …

Pregnancy

… improve your chance of having a healthy baby. Taking great care of yourself is the best thing you can do for yourself … may be totally different from what you expected. If an emergency or an urgent situation arises, your plans may be … are between 20 and 37 weeks pregnant, call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately if you: Have severe vaginal …

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

… When to Call Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery … bleeding Severe uterine bleeding is often treated as an emergency. It may be treated with medicine, such as … bleeding Severe uterine bleeding is often treated as an emergency. It may be treated with medicine, such as …

Bunion Surgery

… Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …

Subacromial Smoothing and Acromioplasty for Rotator Cuff Disorders

Electrical Cardioversion for a Fast Heart Rate

… procedure. Why It Is Done Cardioversion is used: As a non-emergency procedure to stop a heart rhythm problem that has … , atrial flutter, and supraventricular tachycardia . As an emergency procedure to stop a fast heart rate that is … procedure. Why It Is Done Cardioversion is used: As a non-emergency procedure to stop a heart rhythm problem that has …

Getting Support When You Have Low Back Pain

… Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family …