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Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… to reverse an opioid poisoning. This helps prevent brain injury and death Overdose prevention services. These … substance use Increase knowledge around safer substance use practices Increase knowledge around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about …

Information on the third stage of labour

… to expect during third stage labour Image The umbilical cord is cut and clamped after the baby is born. Healthcare … baby is. The test rates five areas: the baby’s heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflexes, and skin colour. The … baby on your chest. Partners who want to cut the umbilical cord are given scissors and directed where to cut. Bring …

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

… to protect yourself and others by taking these steps: Practice safer sex. Use a condom every time you have sex … of stress reduction include: Relaxation , which involves breathing and muscle relaxation exercises. Guided imagery , … of stress reduction include: Relaxation , which involves breathing and muscle relaxation exercises. Guided imagery , …

Fitness Getting and Staying Active

… Can You Be Physically Active As You Get Older? Preventing Injury and Illness Topic … have better posture and balance, and help protect you from injury. Fitness: Increasing Core Stability Experts advise … as You Get Older . Becoming More Active . Preventing Injury and Illness Physical activity is good for your …

Young children and their vision

… 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection Come off easily if any cords or strings are attached and pulled. There is a risk of strangulation if the cords or strings do not come off easily If your child wears …

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Day One of Recovery

… personnel, so you are usually transferred there when: Your breathing tube has been removed. You are able to take … tubes and monitoring requirements are reduced. Removing the breathing tube The tube from the ventilator to your lungs … means that you have not yet regained enough strength. Your breathing tube reaches a long way down into your windpipe, …

Infant and Toddler Health

… Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury Baby's Daily Needs: What to Expect Baby's Sleep … Breath-Holding Spells Breath-Holding Spells: Keeping a Record Bronchiolitis Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth … Wearing an Eye Patch Breastfeeding: Planning Ahead Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose …

Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults

… (BPH) Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter Living With a Spinal Cord Injury Pregnancy Prostatitis Urinary Problems and Injuries, …

Swollen Glands Hernias and Other Lumps Under the Skin

… tender. Glands can also swell and become tender after an injury, such as a cut or bite, or when a tumour or infection … in neck or throat developed quickly Are you having trouble breathing (more than a stuffy nose)? Yes Difficulty … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards …

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Nephrolithotripsy

… the tube. You need either general anesthesia or regional or spinal anesthesia during this procedure. A small tube … in the kidney. They usually heal without further treatment. Injury to other abdominal organs, such as the bladder or … the tube. You need either general anesthesia or regional or spinal anesthesia during this procedure. A small tube …