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… Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment On this page: … pressure on one spot for long periods of time decreases blood flow to that area. This damages or kills the cells and … before and after caring for the pressure injury, and properly wrapping and throwing away used bandages. How well …
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… Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Insulin or Medicine Actionset Overview If … much alcohol, especially on an empty stomach. Take other medicines that can lower blood sugar as a side effect. Have … sugar is in a safe target range, such as 4.0 mmol/L or higher. Know when to get help. Get help right away if your …
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… Glaucoma: Target Eye Pressure On this page: Overview Overview … to person. It is usually about 20% to 30% less than the highest IOP you've had. When the tonometry measurement is … to person. It is usually about 20% to 30% less than the highest IOP you've had. When the tonometry measurement is …
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… and shoes must fit closely but not be tight or have any pressure areas. Smooth out all wrinkles in your socks when … and shoes must fit closely but not be tight or have any pressure areas. Smooth out all wrinkles in your socks when …
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… High-Output Heart Failure On this page: Overview Overview High-output heart failure happens when the body's need for blood is unusually high, so heart failure symptoms happen …
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… Blood and Lymph System Learning Center Learn about your … Hemophilia Hemophilia: Preventing Bleeding Episodes High Cholesterol High Triglycerides Hodgkin Lymphoma … section Take Action Blood Thinners Other Than Warfarin: Taking Them Safely Gout: Changing Your Diet High …
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… High-Risk Sexual Behaviour On this page: Overview Overview High-risk sexual behaviour puts people at risk for sexually … makes a healthy relationship. Teens and young adults are at higher risk than adults. Examples of high-risk sexual …
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… Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? … Canada. The risk of infection from a blood transfusion is higher in less developed countries. If you have had many … of blood. The risk of disease from a blood transfusion is higher in less developed countries. It's possible for blood …
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… Pregnancy: Blood Clots On this page: Overview Overview A blood clot is … clot in the lung is called a pulmonary embolism. There's a higher risk for clots during pregnancy and after delivery. … or if you've had a C-section. Follow your care plan. Take medicines as prescribed, and use compression stockings as …
