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… Caregiving: How to Give a Bed Bath On this page: Overview Overview Bathing a person … your supplies and wash your hands. Caregiving: How to Help With a Shower Caregiving: How to Help …
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… Splint Care Tips On this page: Overview Overview A splint protects a broken bone or other injury. If … & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine … Splint Care Tips
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… Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Actionset Overview If your … device that breaks the needle off the syringe and stores it safely for disposal. Talk with your local trash disposal … or your doctor about how to get rid of the container. Other tips for success and safety Some tips to help you be safe …
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… Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Actionset Overview If your child has had a severe allergic reaction ( … itching, nausea or vomiting, and swelling can come on quickly and become life-threatening. Giving your child an …
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… Depression: Taking Antidepressants Safely Actionset Overview If your doctor has prescribed antidepressants, … signs of suicide , such as talking or writing about death, giving away belongings, or withdrawing from family and …
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… Caregiving: Making a Home Safe On this page: Overview Overview You can help protect … in your care by making the home safe. Here are some general tips for how to lower the chance of getting injured in the …
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… Buying Online Drugs Safely On this page: Overview Overview You can safely buy … "https" rather than just "http." Why be careful when buying medicines online? Medicines that you buy online from sources …
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… Common Questions About Giving Yourself Shots On this page: Overview Overview How do I get rid of an air bubble in the … Here is what to do if you bend or break a needle while giving yourself a shot. Carefully remove the needle if you …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Giving Yourself Insulin Shots Actionset Overview If you have gestational diabetes and you have not … you: Have the right dose of insulin, especially if you are giving two types of insulin in the same syringe. Practice …
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… Heart Failure: Tips for Caregivers On this page: Overview Overview Talk with doctors, … hot, humid days. Use an air conditioner during the summer. Giving emotional support You can help provide the emotional …