Learn some tips for how to hand express breast milk.

You're part of the team that keeps your child safe in the hospital. Here's how to prevent a fall.

A drawsheet can be used to turn a person in bed. To make a drawsheet: Fold a sheet in half lengthwise. Place the sheet on top of the fitted bottom sheet so that the top and bottom of the drawsheet go across the bed (perpendicular to the bed). Position the drawsheet so that it will be between your loved one's head and...

Gather your supplies. Gather the things you need to test your blood sugar. This usually includes the meter, needle (lancet) and lancet holder, test strips, and cotton balls. Learn how to use the equipment. Read the information from the manufacturer and your doctor to be sure you know how to use the blood sugar meter...

You will mix insulin from two bottles (vials). The order in which you mix the cloudy (long-acting) and clear (short or rapid-acting) insulin is important. Follow the order of the steps below. Roll the cloudy insulin bottle gently between your hands. Roll the cloudy insulin bottle until all the white powder has...

Learn how medicines and a healthy lifestyle help protect you from another heart attack.

Learn some tips that will help you put on your compression stockings.

If medical help is not available to remove a fishhook, this method is an option. If removal of the fishhook is too painful, seek medical care. 1. Determine that the fishhook is deeply embedded and cannot be removed by the string-pull method. Use ice or cold water to numb the area. 2. Push the hook the rest of the way...

Follow these steps to stop a nosebleed. Gently blow your nose to clear any clots. Sit up straight and tip your head slightly forward. Do not tilt your head back. This may cause blood to run down the back of your throat, and you may swallow it. Swallowed blood can irritate your stomach and cause vomiting. And vomiting...

Learn how replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts can help you reach a healthy weight.

A rectal thermometer is the most accurate way to take a temperature. To take a rectal temperature: Apply a lubricant jelly or petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, on the bulb of the thermometer so that you can insert it easily. Choose a quiet place so that the child won't be distracted or move around too much. If you are...

Grasp the cuff. Use the hand that you write with to grasp the cuff of the glove on the other hand. Pull the glove off. Pull that glove off so that it is inside out. Be sure any soiled material stays inside that glove. Ball up the glove. Ball up the removed glove in the palm of your gloved hand. Slide one or two bare...

An Amsler grid is a chart with horizontal and vertical lines that form boxes. It has a dot in the center. An Amsler grid is one of the easiest ways to screen for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Your doctor may give you an Amsler grid to use at home. If you usually wear reading glasses, put them on, and place the...

Follow these steps to transport a piece of severed tongue. Wrap the piece of tongue in a clean cloth or sterile gauze, if available. Put the wrapped piece of tongue in a bag of ice to keep it cool. Do not put the tongue directly on the ice. Do not immerse the tongue in ice water. Go to the emergency room right away. Be...