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Taking Care of Your Legs

Venous leg ulcers can occur in both men and women; and may develop as a result of any injury to the leg or conditions such as varicose vein, blood clot in the leg, multiple pregnancies, overweight and standing for long periods of time (e.g., job related situations).

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Taking the Pressure Off: Preventing & Managing Pressure Injuries

Pressure injuries (also known as pressure ulcers) are caused by intense and long-lasting pressure that damages the skin, and the tissue under the skin. They can develop in a very short time and take a long time to heal. Pressure injuries can negatively impact a person’s relationships, physical and mental health, and ability to perform day-to-day activities. In most cases, pressure injuries can be prevented. And when they do occur, they can be healed.

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Understanding Crisis - A fact sheet for adults experiencing crisis

A crisis is an emotional and physical reaction to a life event. The life events that can cause a crisis are diverse, and may include receiving a new medical diagnosis, loss of a loved one, experiencing violence, witnessing a natural disaster, or being exposed to triggers that bring back past trauma. A crisis event may interfere with your ability to cope and do daily activities. This fact sheet goes over what to do during a crisis, who to go for help and how to cope with a crisis in the future.

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You and your vascular access device

Vascular access is a common procedure for people receiving care, involving accessing the person’s veins or arteries for many different types of treatments. Your health provider may decide you need a vascular access device (VAD) inserted if you need additional fluids, medications, blood products or continuous blood pressure monitoring. If you need a blood sample taken, this is also considered vascular access, however it usually only involves taking blood from the veins or arteries without leaving a device in place (known as venipuncture). 
 

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