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Emergency Evacuation Plans ... earthquake zone? Is flooding a possibility? Then think about what you'll do in an emergency ... . What to Do If You Have to Evacuate Your Home Taking the following steps can help you protect your

Migraines: How to Avoid the ER ... Learn how to help stop your migraines from driving you to the emergency room (ER). Migraines ... in a noisy, bright hospital emergency room (ER). Yet every 10 seconds, someone goes to the ER with a ... migraine;hospital emergency room;ER;avoid triggers;be prepared;preventative medicine;exercise;dm33

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aid by taking this quiz. 1. If you need to call 911 in an emergency, what should you tell the ... dispatcher tells you it's OK to do so. Wait on the scene until emergency help arrives ... first aid; emergency medicine; burns; CPR; first-degree burn; wounds; accidental poisoning; 911;

When to go to the ER for Your Child ... In general, take your child to an emergency room after an injury any time you think the ... problem may need urgent care. When to Get Emergency Care for Your Child Many minor injuries can be ... emergency;emergency condition;emergency information;emergency information form;p02834

a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean. Know what to expect if your ... . Surgery to remove the appendix is called an appendectomy. It's the most common type of emergency surgery ... Appendicitis;medical emergency;Appendicitis in Children;p01981

*Emergency Response ... Do you know what to do if you encounter an emergency? Follow these clear instructions and be ... prepared. Responding to an Emergency When you’re first on the scene, learn the facts before ... 83404;Responding to an emergency;emergency response

What is Scrotal Swelling in Children? ... test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean. Know what to expect if your child ... will often need emergency surgery to save the testicle. Your child may also need surgery if they

Nosebleed: When to Go to the ER ... minutes or is severe Feel weak or faint Have trouble breathing What to expect in the ER ... . Know when to get medical care for a nosebleed. When to go to the emergency room (ER) Most

first. This medicine may cure the infection, so you don’t need surgery. But most people will need to ... first. But most people will need to have their appendix taken out right away. Having an ... W1873; appendectomy; Having an Appendectomy; gastrointestinal; emergency surgery; abdominal surgery

clots) and medicines that widen blood vessels to improve blood flow to the frostbitten area. What ... Detailed information on frostbite, including symptoms and what to do if frostbite happens ... frostbite;frostbite symptom;frostbite emergency;frostbite treatment;p00840

of infectious diseases. Emerging Infectious Diseases What are emerging infectious diseases ... . Who is at risk for emerging infectious diseases? Traveling to other countries can put you at

help save a life. You may not want to do CPR because you are afraid of or uncomfortable with the ... rescue breathing (sometimes called mouth-to-mouth). The American Heart Association (AHA) has found ... emergency medicine;heart attack;CPR;4542

or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean. Know what to expect if you do not ... . Autoimmune disease Reactions to certain medicines Radiation treatment to the chest area Metabolic ... fluid buildup;pericardium;600;medical emergency;fibrous sac;space around the heart

How to Prevent Unintentional Injuries ... route and plan. Practice using it. Be sure each family member knows what to do in case of an emergency ... Overview How to prevent unintentional injuries Many accidental injuries and emergencies can be ... injury prevention;vital signs;emergency information;immunizations;cpr;choking;heimlich maneuver

take you immediately to the emergency room or call 911 for help. Take your medicines as ... is recommended and what the results could mean. Know what to expect if you do not take the ... medical emergency;cerebral venous sinus thrombosis;CVST;blood clot;stroke;69

. Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure. If you ... functions. If not treated, hypothermia can lead to death. What causes hypothermia? Hypothermia ... hypothermia;hypothermia risk;hypothermia symptom;hypothermia emergency;hypothermia treatment;p00844

*Emergencies Ch ... A good guideline to follow is that a medical emergency is any time your child has an injury ... Emergencies Having a very sick or severely injured child is a parent’s worst nightmare. If it happens to ... child health emergencies;child emergency symptoms;child health emergency steps;4111

Prescription medicines can work wonders when they are taken as they should be. But what happens ... when you miss a dose? Or when you want to take an over-the-counter medicine along with your

This is the time to ask questions: What are the expected results? What are the possible risks ... for the surgeon List of past providers who cared for your child What to expect at the