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Healing from 2020
… Visualize stress releasing through breath Visualize healing light shining on head (and/or breathing in) Reminders: Remind yourself that you are safe If there is “energy” there – … emotions in the body Example: when I feel scared, I hold my breath Practice grounding and breathing; especially with feelings Practice allowing sensations; and letting go of judgment … -
Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program Local and Tribal Health Department Welcome Packet
… in common items like paint and fishing sinkers. • Lead poisoning is caused by swallowing or breathing lead dust and fumes. • Lead fumes and dust don’t have a smell. • Lead builds up in the body over time. Swallowing or breathing small amounts repeatedly can be harmful. A one-time large amount can also be harmful. … and tasks put people at risk for silicosis. Silicosis is an incurable lung disease caused by breathing in crystalline silica dust. Crystalline silica dust is created from materials … -
Managing Behavioral Health During a Pandemic
… or “on guard” at all times. • Recurring thoughts about traumatic incidents. • Elevated breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure. • Changes in your typical sleep or eating patterns. … on the face or right side of neck; intense exercise- try jumping jacks or speed walking; paced breathing; progressive muscle relaxation. Ø Find personal space in isolation. Paradoxically, … -
Enteroviruses and Enterovirus D68
… illness and require hospitalization with supportive therapy. In more severe cases, difficulty breathing, problems with catching breath or wheezing may occur. Who is at risk for EV-D68? … contact your child’s health care provider. • If at any time your child is having difficulty breathing, has blue lips, or is gasping for air, take him or her to the closest emergency room. … -
Past Outbreaks in Wisconsin
… do not work against adenoviruses. There are a number of ways you can get an adenovirus: Breathing in adenovirus from the air : someone with the virus coughs or sneezes and the virus … is not normally spread from person to person. People can get Legionnaires’ disease after breathing in small water droplets with Legionella . This CDC (Centers for Disease Control and … -
Drinking Water: Groundwater Standards
… of dyes and to dilute wood preservatives. While the biggest health concerns come from breathing PAHs, studies have shown that swallowing high levels of PAHs can affect the skin, body … heat-resistant fabrics, packaging, and coatings. While the biggest health concerns come from breathing asbestos, studies have shown that swallowing large amounts of asbestos may increase the … fuels, wood, or other organic material is burned. While the biggest health concerns come from breathing PAHs, studies have shown that swallowing high levels of PAHs can affect the skin, body … -
Sample Patient Assessment Script: Sinus
… increase use of my rescue inhaler c. Yes, and even with increased use of my rescue inhaler my breathing is more difficult d. Yes, but I do not currently have a rescue inhaler e. No 20. Have … -
Electroconvulsive Therapy
… etomidate; ketamine; propofol Muscle relaxant/paralytic Succinylcholine or rocuronium Breathing supported by oxygen/ventilation mask Close monitoring: EKG Blood Pressure Breathing/pulse oximetry (Reproduced with permission from: Somatics, LLC) Thymatron™ System IV - … motor and EEG duration Seizure aborted if >3 minutes Monitor/manage blood pressure, pulse, breathing Patient wakes from anesthesia Recovery/return home 20-30 min. 30-90 min. TYPICAL ECT … -
Signs of an Overdose (8.5x11 Poster)
… SIGNS OF AN OPIOID OVERDOSE › Unresponsiveness or unconsciousness › Slowed or stopped breathing › Snoring or rattling sounds › Cold or clammy skin › Discolored lips or fingernails HOW … -
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response: Responder Behavioral Health
… or following directions. Physical symptoms, such as headache, stomach pain, or difficulty breathing. Behavioral reactions, such as consuming more alcohol or interpersonal conflict. …