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… walkways well lit. Use night-lights in hallways and bathrooms. Be extra careful when you work with sharp tools or knives. Be careful with … when to get help for signs of bleeding. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services right away if: You have a sudden, severe …
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… is found in the vomit and diarrhea of people who are sick. When someone vomits, people nearby may become infected by … Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Disinfect bathrooms used by sick people with a freshly made 1:50 solution … and often If someone is ill with norovirus, discourage visitors to the home. It is best to wait for at least 2 days …
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… safety guidelines, like hand washing and keeping food cool, when cooking and eating outdoors Symptoms common to most … 140°F) – also called the ‘danger zone’. Don’t keep food at room temperature for more than one hour on hot summer days. … food the day before your outing so it is already cold when you put it into the cooler Marinate your meat in the …
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… things you can do at home to help you feel more comfortable when you have a cough. Prevent dehydration . Fluids may help … air. Try a vaporizer or humidifier to add moisture to the room. Warm or cool mist may help relieve symptoms. Follow … thin mucus. They make it easier to cough up mucus when you have a productive cough. Use an expectorant if you …
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… mother. The baby's body gets used to the drug. After birth, when the drug starts to leave the body, the baby goes … the doctor know what drugs you took, how much you took, and when you took them. This can help the doctor give your baby … baby. If your baby is cranky, soothe them in a darkened room. If your baby cries a lot, swaddle or wrap them snugly …
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… bone. These problems are hard to treat and slow to heal. When pressure injuries don't heal well, they can cause … toward the opposite side of the bed so that there will be room to roll. Go to the side of the bed you want them to … side of the bed that they will roll toward. Move the person When you and your assistant are ready: Help the person lie …
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… is important, because you lose muscle strength very quickly when you stay in bed. As you become stronger, you might be … while seated. Step 2. Sit up in bed independently. Walk in room and to washroom. Perform self-care activities in … is important, because you lose muscle strength very quickly when you stay in bed. As you become stronger, you might be …
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… tanks for use outside the home. Liquid oxygen takes up less room than oxygen gas. Because of this, smaller and lighter … may spark, or anything flammable. Make sure you are careful when you are moving around. You or someone else could trip … may spark, or anything flammable. Make sure you are careful when you are moving around. You or someone else could trip …
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… them from other children, if possible. Put the child in a room alone to sleep. If your child has bronchiolitis, keep … your hands and helps stop the spread of germs to your child when you touch your child or touch an object they might … your hands and helps stop the spread of germs to your child when you touch your child or touch an object they might …
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… Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
