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… Spinal Cord Injury: Abdominal Thrust Assist (Assisted Cough) On this … thrust (or Heimlich-type) assist, another person pushes on your belly to help you cough. This is done while you are … cough. Use these steps to do an abdominal thrust assist. Your caregiver places the heel of one hand on your belly …
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… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is … your rash or skin is irritated, see if you can figure out what caused the problem. Here are some tips for avoiding … your rash or skin is irritated, see if you can figure out what caused the problem. Here are some tips for avoiding …
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… Kidney Disease: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview When you have kidney disease, your kidneys are no longer working as well as they need to. Changing your diet can help protect your kidneys. It can also help …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar … the only benefits of testing. It can also help you know what things in your daily life affect your blood sugar … the only benefits of testing. It can also help you know what things in your daily life affect your blood sugar …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine … at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household …
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… Separation Anxiety: Helping Your Child On this page: Overview … intensity and duration of separation anxiety is affected by your child's temperament and by your personality and how you respond. Here are some …
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… Charting Your Basal Body Temperature On this page: Overview Overview … instructions if you are using a thermometer that measures your temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. To make a chart, get a piece of graph paper. At the top of your chart, write in a row of numbers. Leave the first …
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… Caring for your school-age child Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview At … life, morals, manners and family values. During this time, your role as a parent is as important as ever. Home life and … relationships continue to be the biggest influence on your child’s development. Learn more about helping your …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the … layer of ointment and covered with a non-stick bandage. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for …
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… Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Baby On this page: Overview … Feeding a baby who has a cleft palate can be a challenge. Your baby may have a problem making a tight seal between his … But with a little preparation, you can successfully feed your baby with breast milk or formula. For example, use a …
