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Fall and winter bring cooler weather, holidays, and—unfortunately—a rise in both flu and COVID-19 ... cases. October 2023 Don’t Get Caught Unprepared for Flu or COVID-19 Fall and winter bring

Heart Care-November 2018 ... You might think you know what a heart attack looks like—you clutch your chest in pain and fall to ... 2018 Do You Know the Different Heart Attack Symptoms in Men and Women? You might think you know what ... heart attack; heart attack symptoms; women's health; men's health; chest pain; shortness of breath; nausea; fatigue; cold sweat; emergency care

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are using new skis D. All of the above 4 ... C. Take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water D. All ... winter sports; sports injuries; ski; skiing; snowboard; snowboarding; hypothermia; ski injuries; dehydration;

Winter Safety Tips ... . If possible, stay indoors during winter storms. If you must go outside, wear several layers of ... . Shovel carefully If the storm drops lots of snow, be careful shoveling. Warm up before you begin by ... emergency preparedness;1,4319;safety tips;winter weather

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*Central Line Infection ... into your bloodstream. This gives germs possible access into your body. All types of central lines are ... treat an infection if one occurs. Central Line Infections You need a central line as part of ... 89223;Central Line Infections;infections, central line;central lines, types;central line infections ... , types;central line infections, risk factors;central line infections, treatment;central line

drops this winter, don't let your motivation for exercise fall along with it. Cold weather doesn't ... Be Ready for a Heart Attack Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack and how to respond

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Each winter, millions of people suffer from influenza—the flu. The flu virus infects the nose ... . Influenza Vaccine What is the flu? Each winter, millions of people suffer from the flu. The ... W1168; influenza vaccination; flu; winter; virus; infects; nose

*Central Vein Access Care ... It's important to take proper care of your central venous access device. Here's how. Caring for ... good care of it. Healthcare provider: Nurse Name _______________________________ Phone ... line access;caring for your central vein access;central vein access care;central line care;np1016a;port ... 83168;venous catheter;central line;venous access;placing a central line;peripherally inserted

cancer. It's important to prepare your body for the challenges of these demanding winter sports with ... out of your winter workout and have more fun on the slopes: Use the right equipment. Whether

*Central Line Dressing Change Dc ... Since a central line provides a direct path into your bloodstream, there is a high risk of ... central line or dressing without first using one of these methods. To wash your hands with soap and ... central line;going home with a central line;care of a central line;homecare instructions for central line ... changing the dressing on your central line;how to change your central line dressing;home care for a

floss that is about 18 inches long. Tie it securely in a circle. Next, place all of the fingers ... the side of each tooth. Loop method (also called the circle method) Cut off a piece of

, friendships, and self-care may suffer. Sadness is one symptom of depression, but there are many others ... goes with the seasons. It usually starts in the late fall and early winter. Talk with your

it falls off, becomes dirty, or has absorbed a lot of drainage. Gather your supplies Tape ... thoroughly before and after all catheter care. Gently remove the old dressing if you have one ... discharge instructions caring for your suprapubic;catheter;suprapubic catheter care;urology;86492

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PICC Line Home Care: Flushing Your Child's PICC Line ... *PICC Line Flushing Home Ch ... Your child's PICC line is an important part of his or her healthcare. To care for your ... vein. To care for your child’s PICC line, you will need to flush it. This means you’ll need to clean ... 90214;peripherally inserted central catheter;PICC;catheter care;PICC line care;flushing solution ... ;PICC line care;PICC line home care;port;sharps container;sharps;sharps disposal

during a certain season of the year. Most people with SAD are depressed during the fall and winter ... the dark. So the shorter, grayer days of winter boost levels of melatonin. Many people with SAD

Macular Degeneration: Treatments Give Hope ... eye care provider if supplements might help delay the advancement of the condition. Dry AMD can ... from your eye care provider and use it every day to test your vision for signs of wet AMD. Check each