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… in Newborns On this page: Related Information What is group B streptococcal … in newborns can result in illness or death. Related Information Failure to Thrive Labour and Delivery Third-Trimester Examinations and Tests …
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… Responding to a severe allergic reaction Other important information about EpiPen® Managing food allergies For more information Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction … them someone is having a severe allergic reaction Give a second dose of epinephrine as early as 5 minutes after the …
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… has been removed, the colostomy is permanent. When the two-stage operation is done, the time between operations is … Some people who have two-stage surgeries may not have the second part of the surgery to reattach the intestine and … , section 4, chap. 12. Hamilton, ON: BC Decker. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. …
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… Viral Hepatitis On this page: Related Information What is viral hepatitis? Viral … tests are used to diagnose viral hepatitis. In their early stages, viruses that cause hepatitis are hard to tell apart. … E, for which a blood test is not widely available.) Related Information Hepatitis A Current as of: October 31, …
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… Testicular Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Testicular cancer is not … as a lump or an enlarged and swollen testicle. In the early stages of testicular cancer, the lump, which may be about … a family or personal history of testicular cancer. Related Information Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early …
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… skin Cool the burn immediately with cool water; Every second counts Cool the burn for 1 minute; continue cooling, … your child to the doctor’s office or hospital. For more information BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit …
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… the Seriousness of a Burn On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The seriousness of a burn is determined by: The depth of the burn (first-, second-, third-, or fourth-degree). First-degree burns are … signs of infection during the healing of any burn. Related Information Burns and Electric Shock Swelling …
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… place a small towel roll under your knee.) Hold for about 6 seconds, then rest up to 10 seconds. Do this for 8 to 12 … for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times. Related Information Patellar Tracking Disorder Current as … Medicine & Patrick J. McMahon MD - Orthopedic Surgery This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. …
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… keeping your knee straight. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds, and repeat 2 to 4 times. In moderate to severe … several times a week to keep your ankles strong. Related Information Leg Injuries Current as of: March 1, … & William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. …
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… Coping and Adjusting On this page: Overview Related Information Overview It's easy to get too tired and … breastfeeding will ensure that you stay healthy. Related Information Breastfeeding Labour and Delivery Problems After Delivery of Your Baby …
