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… lungs were no longer able to supply oxygen to your child's body. Lack of oxygen quickly affects organs throughout the body, including the brain and heart. And even a little water … care team will watch your child closely and make any needed changes in treatment right away. How is it treated? …
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… you - tummy to tummy. A pillow can help keep your baby's body close to your breast. This position is useful when you … with your thumb and index finger behind his ears and his body with your arm. Your breast is supported with your other …
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… occurs when urea and other waste products build up in the body because the kidneys are unable to eliminate them. These substances can become poisonous (toxic) to the body if they reach high levels. Uremic syndrome may affect … cause: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Changes in mental status, such as confusion, reduced …
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… points to remember Circumcision is surgery. It causes pain during and after the procedure. After the foreskin is … in his first month, medicine may be used to numb the penis during circumcision. Your baby will probably be awake for … the same day he is circumcised. Your baby may have pain during and after surgery. The pain usually lasts 3 or 4 days …
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… Treatment Overview Biofeedback is a way to control a body function that you normally don't control in a conscious … learning biofeedback, you may have sensors attached to your body and to a monitoring device. This provides instant feedback on a body function (for example, your skin temperature). The …
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… seizure begins with a sudden loss of consciousness. During the first 15 to 30 seconds of the seizure, the entire body stiffens as the muscles contract. The back and neck are … the first 15 to 30 seconds of the seizure, the entire body stiffens as the muscles contract. The back and neck are …
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… and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to … to pay particular attention to food preparation and storage during warm months when food is often served outside. … and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to …
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… may mean there is a more serious injury include: Vision changes . Inability to move the eye normally in all … eyeball. A feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body sensation). Sensitivity to light ( photophobia ). … eyeball. A feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body sensation). Sensitivity to light ( photophobia ). …
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… or too little of certain minerals (electrolytes) in your body. Having too little oxygen in your blood, which could … or too little of certain minerals (electrolytes) in your body. Having too little oxygen in your blood, which could …