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… Retinal Detachment On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is retinal detachment? Retinal detachment is an … and lost vision. Retinal detachment requires medical care right away. What causes it? Retinal detachment is …
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… Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa) On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is swimmer's ear? Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) … after the problem clears up. Use a hair dryer set on low to carefully dry the ear after you shower. Take an …
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… Cardiac Arrest On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is cardiac arrest? In cardiac arrest, the heart … ambulance and hospital, the person will receive emergency care. This care keeps the heart and lungs working to prevent …
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… Pseudomonas Infection On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is a pseudomonas infection? A pseudomonas … bacteria develop, hospitals are taking extra care to practice infection control. This includes frequent …
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… Staph Infection On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is a staph infection? Staphylococcus aureus … hands before and after they touch you. Care for a Skin Wound Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus …
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… Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS)? … exterminator. If you do the cleanup yourself, be very careful and: Air out closed buildings well before you go …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? … infant death syndrome or SIDS. In most cases, a parent or caregiver places the baby down to sleep and returns later to …
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… Kawasaki Disease On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is Kawasaki disease? Kawasaki disease is a rare … child is affected, know what to watch for and when to seek care. Fever or Chills, Age 11 and …
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… Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)? Vesicoureteral … treatment. Or your doctor may give you the option of carefully watching your child for signs of another UTI and …
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… Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease? … disease usually doesn't need treatment. You can use home care to help relieve your child's symptoms. Offer your child …