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… Seniors as emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 … a valuable resource in our community. Many can help with emergency preparations and respond as volunteers or leaders. … volunteer? In British Columbia, the provincial government’s Emergency Support Services provides immediate, short-term …
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… Cold Exposure: Emergency Equipment On this page: Overview Related … Overview You may be able to prevent cold exposure by having emergency equipment with you if you do outdoor sports or … pocketknife. A wire saw, to cut large pieces of wood for an emergency fire. A space blanket, to be used as a windbreaker …
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… Emergency Food and Water Supplies Having a supply of food and water can be helpful in any kind of extended emergency. If you are unable to leave your home, if the … limited or unavailable, your family may be able to live on emergency supplies until the emergency has passed. The …
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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: … to help someone who has had an accidental amputation. Call emergency services. Stop the bleeding. A complete amputation … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke On this page: Overview … Severe vomiting and diarrhea. Heatstroke is a medical emergency. Even with immediate treatment, it can be … long-term complications. After calling 9-1-1 or other emergency medical services, follow these first aid steps. …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hormonal contraception? Hormonal contraception methods include: Oral contraceptive pills (the …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File … care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health care and long-term care facilities. In an emergency, health authorities will continue to care for …
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… over hours or days. Use this information to help prevent an emergency. Know the symptoms of high blood sugar. Symptoms … of high blood sugar. Teach them what to do in case of an emergency. Treat infections early. Infections that aren't treated can raise your risk for a high blood sugar emergency. Take your medicines as prescribed. Don't skip or …
