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What is an Ischemic Stroke?

beyond the blocked area can’t get the fuel they need to work, so they quickly begin to die ... . Basically, there could be a local blockage, or the blockage can come from somewhere from distance

All About Arthritis

treatment. All About Arthritis Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. It includes more than 100 ... present all the time or come and go. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis and

Staying Socially Connected When You Have to Physically Distance

Distance The pandemic made it hard to spend time in the company of others. Depending on your COVID-19 ... video call to interact while you’re all tuning into the show. Or try Teleparty, an app that synchronizes ... COVID-19;disease prevention;coronavirus;social interaction;loneliness;pandemic;social distancing;4902;community level;COVID-19 community transmission

Venomous Snakebites

first reaction. If you are able, redraw the circle around the site of injury, marking the progression ... clotting Fang marks in the skin and swelling at the bite site Severe pain at the bite site

Breast Anatomy

The Parts of the Breast ... Breasts come in all shapes and sizes. But they all share the same features. You can learn about the ... can learn what's normal for your breasts. Areola. A dark circle of skin that surrounds the

Preventing a Surgical Site Infection

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... at the surgical site. The surgical site is a cut the surgeon makes in the skin to do the surgery ... surgical site infection? Germs are everywhere. They’re on your skin, in the air, and on things you ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

In the Campground: Staying Safe

distance from your tent and dry brush. Make sure someone watches a fire at all times and has access to an ... Planning ahead and being safety-conscious while in the wild can keep everyone safe and secure

Discharge Instructions: Changing the Dressing on Your Midline Catheter

and put on a new pair of sterile gloves. Clean around the exit site by going around in circles ... . Apply the transparent or gauze dressing over the exit site. Seal all the edges of the dressing ... Discharge Instructions: Changing the Dressing on Your Midline Catheter;midline catheter;61060

Incision Care: Abdomen

*Incision Care Abdomen ... incision Clean the incision and apply a new dressing as directed. Put all used supplies in the ... faster. Here are steps to follow. Incision Care: Abdomen Dressing your incision helps keep it ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;incision Site Care;removing Old Dressing;replacing dressing;placing new dressing;Dressing care

Caring for Yourself When You Have Kidney Failure

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... follow all the guidelines you are given and still don’t feel well, tell your provider. Some changes ... . Checking in Circle the statements below that are true for you. For each statement you don’t circle, ask a ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

Step-by-Step: Heelstick for a Baby

first drop of blood with gauze. Gently squeeze one drop of blood into each circle on the collection ... program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the

Beyond Hot Flashes: Other Symptoms of Menopause

-known symptoms and feel better. November 2023 Beyond Hot Flashes: Other Symptoms of Menopause The ... to drop, weakening the urethra and leading to urinary incontinence in some women. Self-care

Discharge Instructions for Varicose Vein Surgery

with your recovery. Home care After you go home: You may have some bruising in the area where ... drainage at the incision sites Development of an ulcer (sore) at the incision sites Numbness or

Foot and Ankle Exercises: Ankle Circles

*Ankle Circles ... using range of motion. Before beginning the exercise, read through all the instructions. While ... Ankle circles are designed to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles. Foot and Ankle ... 82384;Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Exercises: Ankle Circles;Rehabilitation;Foot;ankle;or1056a

How to Find Dr. Right

Finding the Right Doctor ... for a health problem. Schedule the visit with the goal of establishing care. What to ask During ... receive excellent care. If you're not happy with the provider, restart your search.

Step-by-Step: Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

This video shows the steps for choosing an insulin injection site. Choosing an Insulin Injection ... Site Identify the areas of your body that can be used as an injection site. Your abdomen, thighs ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

Using Patient Education Materials

Patient information extends your office visit beyond the few minutes you can spend face-to ... Materials Patient information extends your office visit beyond the few minutes you can spend

Helping Your Child Cope with the Pandemic

*Coping with the Pandemic Ch ... your kids. Taking care of your own mental health can give you the tools you need to be a positive ... school Having problems focusing Being very tired all the time Not doing activities they once

About StayWell and Krames

brings decades of experience working across the health care industry to design solutions that address its ... , Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites. WebMD®, Medscape®, CME Circle®, Medpulse

When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

*ALL Ch ... are made and mature in the bone marrow. With ALL, large numbers of abnormal, immature white blood are ... blood can’t do its job. In this way, ALL affects all of the blood cells. This can lead to problems ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child


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