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Care for a Skin Wound

… Getting Started Skin wounds, including animal or human bites, … the wound Follow these steps to clean a minor skin wound. If you are not going to see your … should be stitched, stapled, or closed with skin adhesive within 6 to 8 hours after the …

Eczema Taking Care of Your Skin

Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is also called atopic dermatitis. It's a skin problem that causes intense itching and a raised rash. Sometimes the rash develops blisters and crusts. It …

Psoriasis Skin Scalp and Nail Care

… exposure can damage the skin and cause skin cancer. Also, sunburns can trigger flares of … exposure can damage the skin and cause skin cancer. Also, sunburns can trigger flares of …

Skin Hair and Nails

… Smoke or Fumes Brown Recluse Spider Bite Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Burns and Electric Shock …

How to Stop Bleeding From a Head Wound

… emergency services immediately. Do not apply pressure if: The skull is deformed. Signs of … gloves, if you have them, before applying pressure to the wound. If gloves are not … and the wound. Use your bare hands to apply pressure only as a last resort. Have the …

Skin nails and rashes

… some of the different conditions that affect your skin and nails. Acne Acne Acne: Should I … Salicylic Acid Types of Acne Nails Changes in Your Nails Colour Changes in Nails Nail … (Atopic Dermatitis) Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Hidradenitis Suppurativa …

Caregiving Skin Care for Immobile Adults

… inner knees and the heels. When a pressure injury forms, the skin temperature can be … inner knees and the heels. When a pressure injury forms, the skin temperature can be …

High-Protein Foods for Wound Healing

… need each day depends on your age, your sex, and how active you are. You may need to … need each day depends on your age, your sex, and how active you are. You may need to …

Removing an Object From a Wound

… the eyeball. Note: Do not bandage or put any pressure on the eye. If an object has … not intact. Pain significantly increases when pressure is applied to the wound. Related … the eyeball. Note: Do not bandage or put any pressure on the eye. If an object has …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… 66 Why is immunization important for health care … at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your … you and your family and friends. What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The …