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… Taking Care of Yourself When You Have a Child With Physical, … or behavioural problems can be exhausting. Try to take good care of your own physical and emotional health. Doing so will help provide you with needed energy to care for your child with special needs. Here are some tips …
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… Caregiver Tips On this page: Overview Tip 1: Take Care of Yourself Tip 2: Don't Help Too Much Tip 3: Ask for … Help Overview Many people care for a spouse, a parent, or some other family member who …
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… swelling, underlying tissue injuries, and possibly amputation. The risk of amputation increases if medical … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & …
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… Back Problems and Injuries Black Widow Spider Bite Blister Care Blisters Blood and Body Fluid Precautions Body Piercing … Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre Cold Exposure: Emergency Equipment Cold Packs for Eye Injuries Cold … Injuries Elbow Problems, Non-Injury Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke …
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… (or call toll-free 1-800-563-0808 ) or V ictimsinfo.ca Emergency contraception If you have had unprotected sex and … about an unwanted pregnancy, there are ways to prevent it. Emergency contraception is a method that is safe for most … time to learn about the different options available to you. Careful consideration of the types of abortion and the …
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… Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … may not go away on its own ( priapism ), which is a medical emergency. Torsion of a testicle . This occurs when a … part of the penis or scrotum been cut off? Yes Deep cut or amputation No Deep cut or amputation Have you had trouble …
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… Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke . On this page: Emergency preparedness Before a wildfire During a wildfire Evacuation information Health care for evacuees After a wildfire Emergency preparedness There are many things you can do to …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers (HealthLinkBC File #93b) Abuse and neglect of … planning Care at the end of life Hospice palliative care Emergency preparedness Consider the unique needs of seniors when creating an emergency preparedness plan for natural disasters like …
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… Symptoms Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is diabetic … on your foot can lead to a serious infection or even amputation. Work together with your doctor to find the … role in managing a health condition. Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Cause Over time, high blood sugar levels …
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… Poisoning On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … interruption. Young children are also at high risk for accidental poisoning from non-prescription and prescription … breathing. A headache. If you have a possible poisoning emergency, call your local poison control centre …
