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… it is important to know the symptoms and watch for them. Preventing pressure injuries You or your caregiver can help … psychological, and social issues involved in an SCI pregnancy. Work with doctors who understand these issues. … your risk of pressure injuries . If you have special nutritional needs, such as needing extra protein or fibre, a …
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… or yellowing eyes/skin. Taking this medication during pregnancy can cause birth defects, may lower your child's IQ, and may increase the … brain disease (dementia) kidney disease dehydration poor nutrition To lower the chance of getting cut, bruised, or …
Medications
… or yellowing eyes/skin. Taking this medication during pregnancy can cause birth defects, may lower your child's IQ, and may increase the … brain disease (dementia) kidney disease dehydration poor nutrition To lower the chance of getting cut, bruised, or …
Medications
… or yellowing eyes/skin. Taking this medication during pregnancy can cause birth defects, may lower your child's IQ, and may increase the … brain disease (dementia) kidney disease dehydration poor nutrition To lower the chance of getting cut, bruised, or …
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… has information about the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy but before the baby is born. For information about pregnancy loss before 20 weeks, see the topic Miscarriage . … Stillbirth is the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy but before the baby is born. It can happen during …
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… bowel movements. Difficulty getting pregnant. Problems with pregnancy, such as placental abruption and preterm labour. … or ring). They lighten menstrual bleeding and pain while preventing pregnancy. An intrauterine device (IUD) that … embolization. During UFE, a doctor places a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into the upper thigh. It is guided …
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… heart for problems such as infected areas or heart valve defects. Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). This test checks … Valve Regurgitation Aortic Valve Stenosis Congenital Heart Defects in Children Mitral Valve Regurgitation Mitral Valve … heart for problems such as infected areas or heart valve defects. Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). This test checks …
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… complications. Risk factors that you can control include: Pregnancy. Women who have diabetes are at increased risk of developing retinopathy during pregnancy. In women who already have retinopathy when they … treatment (photocoagulation) is usually very effective at preventing vision loss if it is done before the retina has …
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… vascular access device (CVAD)? A CVAD is a thin, flexible tube. It's also called a central line. It is used when a … treatment for pain, infection, or cancer, or to supply nutrition. A CVAD can be left in place far longer than an … Regular flushing of the CVAD can help keep the line clear. Preventing infections and making sure it is in place can …
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… medical equipment presses on the skin, such as when oxygen tubes press on the ears or cheeks. Pressure injuries can … bed sheets or other surfaces (friction). Not getting enough nutrition to keep your body working well (malnutrition). Not … spreading out pressure is the most important part of both preventing and treating pressure injuries. Putting pressure …
