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… Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement Smoking and Coronary Artery Disease … Tachycardia (SVT) Ventricular Tachycardia Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Screening High Blood Pressure High Blood Pressure …
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… activities. Dizziness can also lead to falls and other injuries. Light-headedness It's common to feel light-headed … Light-headedness often is caused by a quick drop in blood pressure and blood flow to your head. This can occur when … changes in posture that help you keep your balance. Skin pressure sensation gives you information about your body's …
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… Office Ergonomics On this page: Overview Common Office Injuries Using Ergonomics to Prevent Injury Self-Care Where … your feet supported on the floor or on a footrest to reduce pressure on your lower back. Some people like to sit in a … your feet supported on the floor or on a footrest to reduce pressure on your lower back. Some people like to sit in a …
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… of injury or illness. Learn more in this section. Hip injuries & problems Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older …
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… others. Properly installed handrails can reduce the risk of injuries from slips or falls. Make sure the handrails cannot …
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… non-weight-bearing exercises. Avoiding heart and blood pressure problems Autonomic neuropathy affects the heart and … exercise. And it may cause sudden shifts in your blood pressure during or after exercise. Make sure you talk to … non-weight-bearing exercises. Avoiding heart and blood pressure problems Autonomic neuropathy affects the heart and …
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… your risk for falls, heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers. If you already have one or more … your life, including: Coronary artery disease. High blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes. Some cancers. If you already have … you may be doing too much too soon. Watch out for these injuries and illnesses as you exercise: Overuse injuries can …
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… surgery or a procedure to repair an aneurysm or relieve pressure on the brain. You may get medicines to control blood pressure, brain swelling, and other problems. After either … aneurysm . Other less common causes include head or neck injuries, certain diseases, and radiation treatment for …
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… safety for children (HealthlinkBC File # 26) Preventing injuries and illnesses Resources to help you proactively … prevent germs Preventing poisoning in young children Head injuries in children: Problems to watch for Head injury: Age 3 and younger Hip injuries: Age 11 and younger Child safety: Preventing falls …
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… 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately. Do not apply pressure if: The skull is deformed. Signs of deformity may … put on disposable gloves, if you have them, before applying pressure to the wound. If gloves are not available, use … your hand and the wound. Use your bare hands to apply pressure only as a last resort. Have the person lie down. …
