Health topics
… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation … since the amputation and receiving medical care. The general health of the injured person. … who has had an accidental amputation. Call emergency services. Stop the bleeding. A …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency … consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to … B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health …
Health topics
… Hypertensive Emergency … Overview What is a hypertensive emergency? A hypertensive emergency is very high blood pressure that … A hypertensive emergency needs immediate care. What are the symptoms? The symptoms of a …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) … What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent … your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of …
Health Features
… When to visit the emergency room … The Emergency Room (ER) in hospitals can be very … Heavy bleeding For those with non-emergency health questions and concerns, there … an ER. Calling your family doctor or care provider or going to a walk-in clinic may …
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… Feeding your baby: During an emergency … to, breastfeed or chestfeed often during an emergency. This can help you and your baby stay … 2.2MB) . Talk with any available health care providers, public health nurses or …
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… Feeding your baby: Preparing for an emergency … File #69g Feeding your baby: During an emergency. The information below can help you … easier with practice. Talk with a health care provider, public health nurse or lactation …
Primary care
… Primary Care … Primary care is often the first contact you have with … nurse practitioners. You can access primary care services and providers through your local Primary Care Network (PCN). Within a PCN, teams of …
Health topics
… Choosing Child Care … Overview What is child care? Child care is short-term care by someone … also provide valuable skills in case of an emergency, such as first aid and CPR … responding to emergencies. There should be: Emergency procedures. These include regular …
Primary care
… Nanaimo Primary Care Network …
