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… Information Overview A CVAD should be flushed as often as your doctor tells you, to keep it clear of blood and prevent … your home to help you at first. You will usually lie down when you flush the line. This helps prevent air from getting … injection cannulas, alcohol swabs, and a disposal box. What you need will vary with the type you have. You may have …
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… Personal Decontamination Your skin can be contaminated by contact with dangerous … eyes and stinging or burning skin are signs that you may have been exposed to something harmful. If you know or … well. Call Poison Control or emergency services to find out what to do next. Further medical assistance may or may not …
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… Acetaminophen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview … baby, follow your doctor's or a pharmacist's advice about what amount to give. Do not use acetaminophen if your child … than the maximum dose recommended on the label. Be careful when giving your child over-the-counter cold or flu …
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… Many parents worry about their child being abducted. You can teach your child how to reduce the risk of being … you can teach your child. Stay away from strangers. Explain what makes a person a stranger. Note that even someone with … going, how you'll get there, who is going with you, and when you'll be back. Be home at the agreed-upon time, or …
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… toward others, flexibility, and problem solving. Remind yourself that it is normal for adolescents to have a sense … you think is dangerous. Talk about the pros and cons of what he or she wants to do. Don't dismiss it. If needed, … be sure to follow through with the agreed-upon consequences when appropriate. Teenagers need and often want limits. …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If you struggle with frustration and anger related to trauma or … on their own. You may become angry and blame others for what has happened, even though it is not their fault. This … or radio, seem louder than usual. If you continue to have trouble overcoming your frustration and anger, or if …
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… or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus , call your local Poison Control Centre immediately for information on treatment. When you call the Poison Control Centre, have the chemical … Centre. Poison Control Centre staff can help determine what treatment is needed. Most chemical burns are caused by: …
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… use disorders Using drugs or alcohol in a way that harms you or that leads you to harm others, like your family or … Use Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Alcohol and Drugs: When to Get Help for a Person Who Is Intoxicated Alcohol and … Your Substance Use Assess Your Tobacco Use Being Abused: What Puts You at Risk? Blackouts Caused by Alcohol or Drugs …
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… The ability to set a temporary basal rate: for example, you can tell your pump to give you less insulin while you go … tubing. Does the pump use batteries that are easy to buy? What extra features the pump has. Is the software that comes … you? Will the pump company upgrade your pump at a discount when newer technology is available? Can you purchase …
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… December 4, 2024 Overview Find health information for your baby’s first year. Learn about common illnesses and … diseases and their complications. Find information about what vaccines your baby should receive and when. B.C. immunization schedule Your baby's immune system …
