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… or wet. Use a protective barrier cream, lotion, or ointment to protect your skin from … They may recommend that you use a saline solution. This is a salt and water solution that you can buy over the counter. …
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Overview How can pressure injuries be prevented? Relieve pressure on the skin Relieving and spreading out pressure is the most important part of both preventing and treating pressure injuries . …
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… Condition Basics What are pressure injuries from scuba diving? Scuba diving can … can cause serious problems or even death. Types of pressure injuries There are three … trouble walking. Trouble seeing. Confusion. Chest pain. Passing out (losing …
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Topic Overview Pressure injuries are described in four stages . Stage 1 sores are not open wounds. The skin may be painful, but it has no breaks or tears. The skin appears reddened and does not …
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… and Ankle Injuries Head and neck injuries Concussion Whiplash Swallowed or inhaled … Fracture Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries … Concussion Whiplash … Choking Rescue …
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… attack, stroke, kidney disease, and other problems. But if you don't measure your blood pressure, you … aren't as reliable as those that use arm cuffs. Wrist monitors should be used only by …
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… risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Having high blood pressure is … risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Having high blood pressure is …
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… 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian about your healthy eating goals. Your weight … 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian about your healthy eating goals. Your weight …
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… With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions High Blood Pressure: Over-the-Counter … With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions High Blood Pressure: Over-the-Counter …
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… How long ago the injury occurred. Your age, health condition, and activities (such as work, sports, or hobbies). Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise … is a standard question that we ask in certain topics. It may not apply to you. But asking it …
