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Lymphedema

… lymphedema include feeling as though your clothes, rings, wristwatches, or bracelets are too tight. You may have a … in your arms or legs and less flexibility in your wrists, hands, and ankles. How is lymphedema treated? Treatment … garden or do other activities that can lead to cuts on your fingers or hands. Use an electric shaver for your underarms. …

Dealing With Emergencies

… Take a deep breath. Count to 10. Tell yourself you can handle the situation. Check for danger. Protect yourself and … the danger is great. Check for broken bones and other injuries. If the person is unconscious or does not respond … who has reached puberty Kneel next to the person. Use your fingers to locate the end of the breastbone, where the ribs …

Nursemaids Elbow

… the elbow joint at one end. The other end connects into the wrist joint. What causes it? Nursemaid's elbow usually … It happens when a young child is pulled or lifted by the hand or wrist while their arm is held straight. For example, … your child after nursemaid's elbow. Arm Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …

High-Pressure Injection Wounds

… a substance under high pressure into the skin are serious injuries. High-pressure equipment may be used for paint, … solvents. Most high-pressure injection injuries affect the hands and fingers. These injuries are at high risk for infection, …

Gestational Diabetes Checking Your Blood Sugar

… with your meter for changing the code number. Wash your hands. slide 5 of 11 < Prev Next > slide 5 of 11, Wash … on the bottle right after removing the strip. Prick your finger. slide 8 of 11 < Prev Next > slide 8 of 11, Prick your finger., Use a lancet holder to prick the side of your …

Workplace Health

… topics can teach you how to avoid common problems and injuries that can happen in the workplace. Our topics can … Activity Ideas . Office Ergonomics . Managing Job Stress . Wrist Care: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome . Back … Have Arthritis Returning to Work With Low Back Pain Safe Hand and Wrist Movements Stress Management Vocational …

Lymphedema Managing Lymphedema

… of fullness in your arm or leg. Less flexibility in your wrist, hand, or ankle. Heaviness and swelling of the chest area … garden or do other activities that may lead to cuts on your fingers and hands. Use a thimble when you sew. Keep your …

Diabetes Checking Your Blood Sugar

Sensory and Motor Development Ages 12 to 24 Months

… and coordination over the many small muscles in their hands, fingers, and wrists. With these fine-motor skills, your child can start …

Using Crutches

… help you stand up or sit down. Even if you still have one hand on your walking aid, put the other hand on the surface … your normal posture, there should be space for two or three fingers between the top of the crutch and your underarm. … let your hands hang down, the hand grips should be at your wrists. When you put your hands on the hand grips, your …