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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: Overview Overview Amputation is the …
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… Leg Amputation On this page: Surgery Overview Related … gangrene. Preoperative issues in amputations Preoperative care before amputation is similar to any major surgery. A … and debridement, amputation must be done rapidly. A first emergency amputation is often done with the goal of …
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… Accidental Needle Sticks On this page: Overview Related … have more of the virus in their blood than others do. Self-care Take the following steps if you have any exposure to … have more of the virus in their blood than others do. Self-care Take the following steps if you have any exposure to …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health care and …
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… topic before you need it. Then, when you are faced with an emergency or injury, you will know what to do. Your … Angina . Poisoning . Seizures Shock . Stroke . When an emergency occurs Steps to take when an emergency occurs: Take a deep breath. Count to 10. Tell …
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… Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems On this page: Overview Related … foot, and/or possibly part of the leg must be amputated. Amputations are done when efforts to save the foot or leg … infection can be life-threatening. In these cases, an amputation may save your life. If you are faced with needing …
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… Hypertensive Emergency On this page: Overview Overview What is a hypertensive emergency? A hypertensive emergency is very high blood … eyes, or kidneys. A hypertensive emergency needs immediate care. What are the symptoms? The symptoms of a hypertensive …
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… Emergency Contraception On this page: How … It Works Side Effects What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy if: …
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… Daytime Accidental Wetting (Diurnal Enuresis) On this page: Overview … doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: Your child has symptoms of a urinary tract … doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: Your child has symptoms of a urinary tract …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) … inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of unprotected …
