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… should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check your child’s bath water with your elbow prior to placing them in the water; it should not … for your kids (e.g. grandparents, daycare staff, friends, babysitters) What do I do if my child is burned?* Remove any …
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… or as an ingredient. You can start reducing the sodium in your diet by: Reading labels to see how much sodium foods … which typically are high in sodium. Not adding salt to your food during cooking or at the table. Using low-sodium spices and sauces to add flavour to your food. Low-sodium foods can still be tasty! How can you …
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… is a tracing of the electrical activity of your heart. It is usually done along with a history and … office, you may be asked to use a portable EKG to record your heart rhythm on a continuous basis. This is referred to … monitoring, 24-hour EKG, or cardiac event monitoring. Your doctor may recommend further tests, including an …
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… cardiac arrest? If you have a health problem that raises your risk of cardiac arrest, treatment of that problem may help lower your risk. Medicine often can control the heart rhythm. Your doctor may recommend a device that can detect a …
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… touch a frozen metal surface with a wet body part such as your tongue, lip, or wet hand, it could stick. To free a … work, you may have to call 9-1-1 . After you're freed, call your doctor if you're injured. Controlling bleeding The area … wound: If you are helping someone else who is hurt, wash your hands and wear gloves or other protection before you …
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… . Oxygen Therapy: Using Oxygen at Home . COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers . Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose … Emotions From COPD Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home Travelling With Oxygen Open/close information … Inhaler COPD: Avoiding Weight Loss COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers COPD: Clearing Your Lungs COPD: Keeping Your …
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… Treatment is usually several times a week at first. Once your eczema is doing better, you may have treatment less … people are able to do the treatment at home. To keep yourself safe, carefully follow all of your doctor's instructions. This may include protecting your …
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… Normal Each lab has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The normal range is just a guide. Your doctor will also look at your results based on your …
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… can't get pregnant if I am very young. If you have started your periods, you can get pregnant, even if your body isn't mature enough to handle the stress of … The egg and sperm can move no matter what position your body is in. I can't get pregnant if I have sex during …
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… hospice palliative care, it is important for you and your family to find out how your care will be paid for and what level of financial … facility). Hospice palliative care provided in your home may be covered by your provincial or territorial …
