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*Prevent Falls Make Health Priority ... Preventing Falls: Staying Healthy ... your risk of falling. Let your provider know if you have a history of falls. Bring a list of your ... side effects that can increase your risk of falling. The way your body reacts to medicines can ... 89339;hos1050;Preventing;Falls;Accidental Fall;hospital care;geriatrics;gerontology;elders;elder ... ;elderly;senior;seniors;falling;movement;balancing;balance;vision;vertigo;dizziness;fall risks;risk;prevent falls;fall prevention

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... longer than 2 hours What are the symptoms of a surgical site infection? An infection often ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical

*Fall Prevention Assessing Risk ... answered "yes" to any of the above questions, take steps to reduce your risk of a fall. Monitoring health ... important to be aware of your own risk of falling. The dangers of falling Falls are one of the ... 89321;hos1041;Preventing Falls;Accident Prevention;hospital care;geriatrics;gerontology;elders;elder;elderly;senior;seniors;fall risks

Using Transcatheter Dilation to Fix Coarctation of the Aorta ... Stents can reduce the risk of certain complications. But people who have stents placed have a higher ... then flow freely in the aorta. A mesh tube (stent) may be left in the aorta at the site of the ... 323;transcatheter dilation;abnormal narrowing of the aorta;Turner syndrome;Coarctation of the aorta

*CT Scan of the Pancreas ... , an X-ray beam moves in a circle around your body. This allows many different views of the same part ... are the risks of a CT scan of the pancreas? You may want to ask your healthcare provider about the ... p07692;CT Scan of the Pancreas

CT Scan of the Skeleton ... reasons for your healthcare provider to recommend a CT scan of the bones. What are the risks of ... it’s necessary for you to have a CT scan of the bones, special precautions will be taken to reduce the

Fall Prevention for Older Adults ... . Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in people older than 65. Reducing the risk ... they age, so the risk of broken bones from falls is a greater concern. Older adults can take steps to ... fall prevention;elderly falls;elderly falls prevention;p00830

problems. The Importance of Skin and Foot Care Diabetes can take a toll on your overall health ... , including the health of your skin and feet. When you have diabetes, blood glucose, a form of sugar

*Fall Prevention in Hospital Ch ... child’s risk of falling. In some cases, your child may be at higher risk for a fall and need extra care ... While your child is in the hospital, you can further reduce their risk for a fall by following ... medication use;balance problems;crutches;hospital stay;hospital safety;fall prevention;Preventing Falls: When Your Child Is in the Hospital;61063

*Hospital Fall Prevention ... can move around. Answer this question honestly. If you have a high risk of falling, the staff ... increase your risk of falling. If you have a high risk of falling, the staff will take extra steps to help ... ;elder;elderly;senior;seniors;fall risks;patient safety attendant ... 89331;hospital fall prevention;hospital safety;Preventing Falls;Exercises;Balance exercise

*CT Scan of the Kidney ... beam moves in a circle around your body. This allows many different views of the same part of the body ... are the risks of a CT scan of the kidney? You may want to ask your healthcare provider about the ... CT Scan of the Kidney;p07703

*Preventing Falls Preparation ... Fall Prevention ... about an exercise program that's right for you. Regular exercise may reduce the risk of falling and the ... , because they can raise your risk of tripping and falling. Add grab bars in the bathroom to help reduce the ... 89337;hos1049;Preventing Falls;Accidental Fall;hospital care;geriatrics;gerontology;elders;elder ... ;elderly;senior;seniors;mobility;mobile;move;moving around;disabled;disability;caregiving for elderly;home fall prevention;fall risks

and other medical procedures. This is to reduce the risk of infection. Follow-up care Follow ... Swelling of the fracture site or calf Fluid with foul odor coming from the dressing A rash

Preconception Care ... . Toxoplasmosis can cause a serious illness in, or death of, the fetus. You can reduce your risk for ... baby. You can take other steps to help reduce your risk of complications and to prepare for a ... pregnancy;pre-pregnancy examination;preconceptual care;p01229

to you living a long, heart healthy future. The Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac ... improve the health of your heart. If you have heart disease, have had a heart attack, angina, bypass

. What are the risks of a CT scan of the spine? You may want to ask your healthcare provider about the ... of reaction. Otherwise, there is no special type of care needed after a CT scan of the spine. You

*Inactivity Health Risks ... Inactivity Health Risks ... , or don’t have a healthy diet. People of size greatly reduce their risk for disease when they ... Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more ... exercise;exercise and heart disease;heart disease prevention;heart health;heart disease risk

Watch this video to learn the health risks associated with being overweight as well as some of the ... ways used to determine if you are considered overweight. The Risks of Being OverweightGaining ... WN03133_eng;cancer;stroke;bmi;weight;health;overweight;heart diseases;attacks;obese;risk;type 2 diabetes;height;body mass index;waist

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is made:  Hold on to the back of a chair. Or lean on a tabletop with your healthy hand. Let ... number of circles to 50 in each direction every  2  hour s. Incision care Check your incision