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Caregiving How to Turn Someone in Bed

… positions. Lying in one position for a long time can cause pressure injuries (also called pressure sores). Pressure injuries are damage to the skin. …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… bacteria for low-acid foods can only be reached by using a pressure canner. Botulism spores are tough and cannot be … with boiling water on its own. What do I need to know about pressure canning? A pressure canner is a large, cast-aluminum pot with a locking …

Pre-Eclampsia

… Basics What is pre-eclampsia? Pre-eclampsia is high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy that may affect the … problem and why the mother then develops high blood pressure. What are the symptoms? Mild pre-eclampsia usually … to all of your prenatal visits. You need to have your blood pressure checked often. Your blood pressure is measured at …

Burns to the Eye

… under a running faucet. Use a kitchen sink sprayer at low pressure. Immerse your face in a sink or pan filled with … centre to learn more about how to treat the burn. Eye injuries in children Using first aid for a child's eye … under a running faucet. Use a kitchen sink sprayer at low pressure. Immerse your face in a sink or pan filled with …

Risks and complications during pregnancy

… pregnancy Antiphospholipid syndrome and pregnancy Blood pressure and pre-eclampsia You may develop high blood pressure during pregnancy. High blood pressure may have started before pregnancy or very high …

Child Safety Preventing Drowning

Elementary school age children and their vision

… in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children. Teach …

Preventing falls as you age

… older that can increase the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. There are small changes you can make to prevent … About 10 to 15 percent of these falls result in serious injuries like broken bones. It's normal to feel embarrassed … to temperature, and the ability to notice vibration, touch, pressure and pain. These changes in sensation can affect …

Care for a Skin Wound

… Put on medical gloves, if available, before applying direct pressure to the wound. If gloves aren't available, put … material available. Use your bare hands to apply direct pressure only as a last resort. Hold direct pressure on the wound, if possible, and elevate the injured …

Aortic Dissection

… atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and high blood pressure, traumatic injury to the chest, such as being hit … of the following may cause aortic dissection: High blood pressure. Most patients with an aortic dissection have had high blood pressure for many years. The high blood pressure accelerates …