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… veins). The immediate goal is to lower your blood pressure enough so that your organs are no longer in immediate … danger. But it must be lowered slowly so that your body has enough time to adjust to the change in blood pressure. If … and nitrates if you have myocardial ischemia (not enough blood is reaching your heart). After your doctor has …
Medications
… does get in your eyes, wash them right away with plenty of water. Call your doctor if eye irritation lasts. Do not use … does get in your eyes, wash them right away with plenty of water. Call your doctor if eye irritation lasts. Do not use …
Medications
… wait at least 30 minutes before rinsing your mouth with water or mouthwash, brushing your teeth, eating, or drinking. Dosage is based on your medical condition and … with water or mouthwash, brushing your teeth, eating, or drinking. Dosage is based on your medical condition and …
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… kissing, or sharing of food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth guards used for sports and mouthpieces …
Medical tests
… the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking. If you don't, your test may be cancelled. If your … on the day of the test, take them with only a sip of water. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia … the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking. If you don't, your test may be cancelled. If your …
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… a lot and nothing seems to satisfy them for long. Getting enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over time, … them back in their bed. Making sure that your baby gets enough nap time during the day can also help them sleep well … wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to fall asleep on their own. …
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… for how to insert your cup. Wash your hands with soap and water. Fold the cup in half. Keep the edges together with … for how to remove your cup. Wash your hands with soap and water. Gently pull on the stem until you reach the base of … Empty the contents in the toilet. Wash the cup with warm water and a mild, unscented, water-based (oil-free) soap. …
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… washing the affected areas. Wash right away with plenty of water. If you can, use liquid dish soap or a mild soap and very warm running water. Do not scrub hard when you wash. Scrubbing too hard … your skin and making the rash worse. Use creek or stream water if you are outdoors. Consider using special products. …
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… Overview The body loses heat through: Evaporation of water from your skin if it is wet (sweating). If your … loses about 2% of its heat through air conduction. However, water causes more heat loss from the body than air does, so … lost from the body very quickly when it is placed in cold water. Convection (similar to sitting in front of a fan or …
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… a drowning event. Drowning happens when a person is underwater and breathes water into the lungs. The airway (larynx) can spasm and close, or water can damage the lungs and keep them from taking in …
