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Chronic Condition News-December 2019 ... . December 2019 Know the Signs of Depression and Anxiety Some days you just don’t feel your ... , friendships, and self-care may suffer. Sadness is one symptom of depression, but there are many others

Winter Safety Tips ... . If possible, stay indoors during winter storms. If you must go outside, wear several layers of ... . Shovel carefully If the storm drops lots of snow, be careful shoveling. Warm up before you begin by ... emergency preparedness;1,4319;safety tips;winter weather

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Each winter, millions of people suffer from influenza—the flu. The flu virus infects the nose ... . Influenza Vaccine What is the flu? Each winter, millions of people suffer from the flu. The ... W1168; influenza vaccination; flu; winter; virus; infects; nose

*Line Arterial Placement ... checked at all times. Here's what to expect with this procedure. Arterial Line Placement An ... needed? With an arterial line, your blood pressure can be monitored at all times, such as during an ... 41003;arterial line placement;art line placement;arterial line insertion;arterial line

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PICC Line Home Care: Flushing Your Child's PICC Line ... *PICC Line Flushing Home Ch ... Your child's PICC line is an important part of his or her healthcare. To care for your ... vein. To care for your child’s PICC line, you will need to flush it. This means you’ll need to clean ... 90214;peripherally inserted central catheter;PICC;catheter care;PICC line care;flushing solution ... ;PICC line care;PICC line home care;port;sharps container;sharps;sharps disposal

*Central Line Infection ... into your bloodstream. This gives germs possible access into your body. All types of central lines are ... treat an infection if one occurs. Central Line Infections You need a central line as part of ... 89223;Central Line Infections;infections, central line;central lines, types;central line infections ... , types;central line infections, risk factors;central line infections, treatment;central line

Macular Degeneration: Treatments Give Hope ... eye care provider if supplements might help delay the advancement of the condition. Dry AMD can ... from your eye care provider and use it every day to test your vision for signs of wet AMD. Check each

*Other Types of Dermatitis ... A detailed look at other common types of dermatitis, including description, symptoms, and ... treatment. Dermatitis Conditions Other types of dermatitis Atopic dermatitis, contact

?  Poor planning of a winter outing can lead to frostbite and hypothermia. The following are some ... winter. Myths and Tips About Dressing for Winter Do you know enough about the cold to keep warm ... dressing for winter;myths about dressing for winter;tips on dressing for winter

the virus to others. You should also wear one if you’re caring for someone who’s ill. Plenty of ... Fall and winter bring cooler weather, holidays, and—unfortunately—a rise in both flu and COVID-19

*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 ... care after a CT scan of the pancreas. You may go back to your usual diet and activities unless your ... p07692;CT Scan of the Pancreas

12-step programs are the main form of treatment for alcoholism in the U.S. But many people are ... effort and a commitment to change. You should take into account the severity of your drinking problem ... alcoholics anonymous;alcoholism;alcoholics anonymous alternatives;alternative addiction sites;2623

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... are not sure about. In most cases, ALL tends to grow quickly. Because of this, it’s important to start ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

drainage at the incision sites Development of an ulcer (sore) at the incision sites Numbness or ... with your recovery. Home care After you go home: You may have some bruising in the area where ... discharge instructions for ligation and stripping of varicose veins;varicose vein surgery recovery;86411;vascular

teach you how. You’ll also learn how to clean and care for the catheter site. Types of TPN lines ... There are 2 main types of TPN lines used to give nutrition through the catheter: Central line ... ;gastrointestinal feeding;intravenous feedings;hyperalimentation;when your child needs total parenteral nutrition;tpn;central line feeding;illustration;port

transplanted stem cells. It sends radiation in equal doses to all of your body. You need radiation ... of all phases of ALL treatment. ALL has spread to your CNS (brain and spine) or to another organ ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

*Flushing Your PICC Line ... Your PICC line is an important part of your healthcare. To care for your PICC line, you will ... tip near where the superior vena cava enters your heart. To care for your PICC line, you will need ... 90216;peripherally inserted central catheter;PICC;flushing solution;PICC line care;PICC line home care;port;sharps container;sharps;sharps disposal

*Central Line Dressing Change Dc ... Since a central line provides a direct path into your bloodstream, there is a high risk of ... central line or dressing without first using one of these methods. To wash your hands with soap and ... central line;going home with a central line;care of a central line;homecare instructions for central line ... changing the dressing on your central line;how to change your central line dressing;home care for a