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… respiratory therapist and support staff, such as care aides and food service staff. Family, volunteers, friends … immediate access to at least one employee who: Has a valid first aid and CPR certificate Is knowledgeable about each … to communicate with emergency workers Can easily access first aid supplies, including when care is provided off the …
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… It can happen because of a disease (such as cancer or AIDS) or from medicines (such as corticosteroids or … germs. The type of germ may be found using a microscope or chemical tests. Sometimes other tests are done to find the … It can happen because of a disease (such as cancer or AIDS) or from medicines (such as corticosteroids or …
Medications
… use as directed by your doctor. Use this medication at the first signs of a cold sore (such as tingling, burning, … Information last revised January 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with permission and copyright by First DataBank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been …
Medications
… minor skin infections caused by small cuts, scrapes, or burns. Bacitracin works by stopping the growth of certain … Do not use it for serious skin infections. Ask your doctor first before using this product for serious skin injuries … Information last revised January 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
Health topics
… in the wilderness. To clean a wound well: Wash your hands first. Remove large pieces of dirt or debris from the wound … starts to bleed, put direct, steady pressure on it. If a chemical has caused a wound or burn, follow the instructions … Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and drug problems. Steroid …
Medications
… increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long … to the skin as directed by your doctor. Do not apply on burns, cuts, irritated skin, or skin that has been exposed … site, you may tape the edges in place with first aid tape. If this problem lasts, ask your doctor for advice. …
Health topics
… things that can irritate the ear canal include hearing aids, lots of ear cleaning, and eczema of the ear canal. … can help swimmer's ear. But it is important to see a doctor first. If your doctor says it's okay, you can try the … can help swimmer's ear. But it is important to see a doctor first. If your doctor says it's okay, you can try the …
Medications
… Information last revised January 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with permission and copyright by First DataBank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been … Information last revised January 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… as smoking. The tars, carbon monoxide, and other toxic chemicals in tobacco cause the harmful effects. Some … same time, such as a patch and gum. But talk to your doctor first to make sure it's okay to combine nicotine replacement … were hardly noticeable. I was done with the gum after the first few weeks, but I ended up staying on the pills for 6 …
Medications
… product to self-treat, talk to your doctor if this is your first vaginal yeast infection, if this is your second … Fluconazole may harm an unborn baby if taken during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits … Information last revised January 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
