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… the legs. People taking this medication may bleed near the spinal cord after certain spinal procedures. Bleeding in this area … in the brain) stroke artificial heart valves recent major injury/surgery blood disorders (such as anemia, hemophilia, …
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… you are alert before you drive or do other activities. Roll breathing to relieve stress Roll breathing helps you use your lungs better and gets you in touch with the rhythm of your breathing. You can practice it in any position, but it's best to lie on your …
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… drinking straws, or pieces of wire, can cause an eye injury Teach children to sit at least 3 metres (8 to 10 … with 99 to 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection Not have cord or string attachments. Cord and string attachments are not recommended due to the …
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… use a wheelchair? MS affects how nerves in your brain and spinal cord communicate with each other. If your MS attacks the … use a wheelchair? MS affects how nerves in your brain and spinal cord communicate with each other. If your MS attacks …
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… and damage to the arteries that supply blood to the spinal cord. Other possible side effects include severely low blood … and damage to the arteries that supply blood to the spinal cord. Other possible side effects include severely …
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… and caregivers to be informed about safe sleeping practices for babies. For a safe sleeping resource for … her clothing, the baby could strangle There are no straps, cords or window blinds near the baby’s crib Some babies fall … crib beside your bed. However, bedsharing is a common practice for many families due to cultural traditions or …
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… nerve, muscle, and bone systems, such as stroke or brain injury. What are the symptoms? Clubfoot is painless in a … including ligaments and tendons such as the heel cord (Achilles tendon), and to reposition the bones of the … Citations Staheli LT (2006). Foot. In Practice of Pediatric Orthopedics , 2nd ed., pp.105–142. …
Medications
… system disorder that affects the eye (optic) nerve and spinal cord (neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder-NMOSD). … alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into moles, scars, or …
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… low humidity. High altitude. Chemical fumes. Smoke. Injury to the nose, such as: Hitting or bumping the nose. … tool asks the right questions for you. Have you had a head injury in the past 24 hours? Yes Head injury in past 24 … of shock No Symptoms of shock Are you having trouble breathing (more than a stuffy nose)? Yes Difficulty …
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… (MS) lesions (also called plaques) in the brain or spinal cord. An MRI scan is abnormal in more than 95% of people … (MS) lesions (also called plaques) in the brain or spinal cord. An MRI scan is abnormal in more than 95% of …
