URL

http://www.sbhasa.ca

Author

Aikenhead, Jennifer

Birkett, Stephanie

Edition

1st

Place of Publication

[Calgary, AB]

Publisher

Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Southern Alberta

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

Spiral-bound soft cover, unpaged, ill.

Subject

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spina Bifida. Neural Tube Defects

Skin Care

Abstract

Information on pressure sores and how to deal with them. In an individual with spina bifida some of the nerves do not develop properly, which results in little or no sensation in some areas of the skin. Without the warning of discomfort or pain from heat, cold, sharp objects, pressure, scrapes or excessive moisture an individual will be unaware of damage to their skin. A sore may develop quite quickly and can worsen rapidly if not attended to properly. Children need to learn the importance of personal hygiene to their overall well being. Parents should begin teaching skin care to their child at an early age, until their routine becomes second nature: * Perform regular self checks of the skin, using a hand held mirror to view those areas not easily seen with the eyes. * Keep skin clean and dry. Moisture and chemicals from urine, bowel material or sweat can damage the skin if left there too long. * Eat nutritious foods and drink plenty of fluids to keep the body and skin healthy.

Notes

Ages 4-14

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 550 AIK 2006

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Alternate Title

[La menopause au jour le jour: Decouvrez comment alleger vos symptomes]

Author

Savoie, Réjean

Aucoin-Gallant, Gemma

Place of Publication

Austin, QC

Publisher

Berger

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Paperback, 227 p.

Subject

Menopause

Menopause-Coping

Abstract

La grande originalité de ce livre ― et c'est une première ― c'est de fournir à chaque femme la possibilité de gérer ses symptômes propres et de mieux communiquer avec son médecin grâce à un journal de la ménopause conçu tout spécialement pour cette période de la vie des femmes.

ISBN

9782921416986

Language

French

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GG 850 SAV 2014

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