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… and has no ties. Dress your toddler in loose fitting layers under the coat. Make sure your toddler is able to warm up … for any length of time, watch for signs of frostbite or skin injury from cold. Look for whiteness and numbness on …
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… heavily. This is because the face and scalp have many blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. The blood is … or bloody fluid draining from the ears or nose. Bruising under the eyes or behind the ears. Drooping of the face. A … possible abuse Most injuries are not caused by abuse. But bruises are often the first sign of possible abuse. Suspect …
Medical tests
… Information Test Overview Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot. A … tests, no matter the testing method. It lets your doctor understand results in the same way even when they come from … will clean your hand, use a lancet to puncture the skin, and place a small tube on the puncture site to collect …
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… Overview A black eye is a type of bruise. Simple bruises are treated with ice and by elevating the head. The … help reduce swelling. Place a cloth between the ice and the skin. The sooner you apply a cold pack, the less swelling … . … Overview A black eye is a type of bruise. Simple bruises are treated with ice and by elevating the head. The …
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… soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For … B, or streptomycin. The vaccine is not given to children under 4 years of age. People who developed Guillain-Barré … mostly found in the soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can …
Medications
… problems (erectile dysfunction). It works by helping the blood flow into the penis to achieve and maintain an … of the injection site with each dose to avoid problem areas under the skin. Choose an injection site on the other side of the …
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… Check your feet for: What to do if you notice a problem Skin colour changes: Red Blue or black Redness could mean … that fit better. Blue or black areas can mean bruising or blood flow problems. Call your doctor to report them. … is not healing after 4 days. Break in your skin Check the underside of your toes and the area between the toes for …
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… is powered by batteries. Most pacemakers are placed under the skin of your chest. They have thin wires, called leads. The … bleeding, or bruising may happen soon after the procedure. Blood clots may form in your arms, which cause a lot of …
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… that you keep the umbilical cord stump and surrounding skin clean and dry. This basic care helps prevent infection. … falls off. A small amount of fluid sometimes tinged with blood may ooze out of the navel area. It is normal for this … falls off. A small amount of fluid sometimes tinged with blood may ooze out of the navel area. It is normal for this …
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… is surgery to treat coronary artery disease. It helps blood make a detour, or bypass, around one or more narrowed … the heart muscle. The doctor typically makes a cut in the skin over your breastbone (sternum). This cut is called an … or peripheral arterial disease. Your doctor can help you understand what your risk for problems is. …
