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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: … This can be done by a doctor in a hospital setting, such as when a foot must be amputated because of diabetes … the hospital and bring the amputated part to the hospital when it is found. Gently rinse off dirt and debris with …
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… Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke On this page: Overview Overview Heatstroke occurs when the body fails to regulate its own temperature and body … information was developed . … Overview Heatstroke occurs when the body fails to regulate its own temperature and body …
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… Cold Exposure: Emergency Equipment On this page: Overview Related … Overview You may be able to prevent cold exposure by having emergency equipment with you if you do outdoor sports or … pocketknife. A wire saw, to cut large pieces of wood for an emergency fire. A space blanket, to be used as a windbreaker …
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… Emergency Food and Water Supplies Having a supply of food and water can be helpful in any kind of extended emergency. If you are unable to leave your home, if the … limited or unavailable, your family may be able to live on emergency supplies until the emergency has passed. The …
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… Your Hospital Stay: Your Room and Routine On this page: Overview … done ahead of time, before you even get to the hospital. When you arrive The hospital or your doctor will let you … magazines, and other small items you may want. If a visitor wants to bring you a meal from outside the …
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… Cuts: When Stitches Are Needed On this page: Overview Related … Deep wounds over a joint, especially if the wound opens when the joint is moved or if pulling the edges of the wound … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… Emergencies Actionset Overview High blood sugar occurs when the sugar (glucose) level in your blood rises above … pregnant. If you take insulin, you may have some mornings when your blood sugar level is very high, even if it was low … over hours or days. Use this information to help prevent an emergency. Know the symptoms of high blood sugar. Symptoms …
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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview … Overview Doctors use different guidelines to decide when a person should have a cholesterol test. A cholesterol … . … Overview Doctors use different guidelines to decide when a person should have a cholesterol test. A cholesterol …
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… When to call your healthcare provider Last updated August … 11, 2013 Lots of different things happen to your body when you're pregnant and - especially if you’re pregnant for … healthcare providers' policies regarding phone calls, home visits, and on call coverage. Once you know who will be on …
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… Crohn's Disease: When Surgery Is Needed On this page: Overview Related … cause other serious problems. Surgery may be needed when you have: Bowel blockage (obstruction). Abscesses or tears (fissures) in the anal area or when abnormal connections (fistulas) form between two parts …
