This mask needs to be big enough to cover the forehead and about an inch (2.54 centimeters) below the eyes. Measure across and down the person's face, then draw a mask shape based on those measurements.  You can also use an existing mask as a template. You will be placing colored fabric across this mask, so make sure that it is tall enough. If you want to, you can add a slight curve or groove to the bottom-center of the mask for the nose bridge. Don't worry about the eye holes just yet. The strip needs to be long enough so that you can wrap it around the person's head, tie it in a knot, and have a couple of inches left over. It needs to be wide enough to cover the eyes, but without covering the green mask. What color the fabric is depends on what turtle the person wants to be:  Donatello = purple Leonardo = blue Michelangelo = orange Raphael = red Place the fabric strip across the mask, right where the eyes would go. Make sure that the fabric is centered, with equal amounts hanging off to either side. Once you are happy with the placement, secure the fabric to the mask with hot glue or fabric glue. If you are using fabric glue, let the glue dry before moving on to the next step. The easiest way to do this would be to measure the distance between the person's eyes, and then draw the eye holes on the mask. You can also drape the foam across your face, make marks where your eyes are, then draw the eyes out. Make the eye holes almond-shaped. The easiest way to do this would be with a craft blade. If you don't have one, cut a slit in the center of each eye, then cut around the lines that you drew. If the fabric is loose around the eyeholes, secure it with more glue. For an added touch, cut the ends of the fabric strip at angles. You could also cut notches into them as well.
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One-sentence summary -- Draw a mask shape on a piece of green craft foam. Cut the mask out. Cut a strip of colored t-shirt, felt, or flannel fabric. Glue the fabric over the mask. Add the eye holes. Cut the eye holes out. Finish the mask.


Only your doctor can definitively diagnose septic arthritis. If you have sudden onset of severe pain in a joint or any other symptoms of septic arthritis, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Prompt diagnosis of septic arthritis can minimize potential joint damage, including degeneration.  Schedule the first available appointment by letting the doctor’s staff know that you have the symptoms of septic arthritis. Seek emergency medical attention if your doctor is unable to see you. Emergency rooms and emergency care centers can also diagnose septic arthritis. During your appointment or exam, explain to the doctor that you suspect you may have septic arthritis. Discuss any symptoms you are experiencing as well as other relevant information, such as if you recently had surgery or a puncture wound. Your doctor will consider this information while examining your joint for signs of septic arthritis. Answer any questions the doctor may have honestly. Remember the doctor is trying to make a proper diagnosis and formulate the best treatment plan to minimize the risk of more serious conditions. If you are an illegal drug user, this information could be important information for a diagnosis. Depending on the examination, your doctor may order additional tests. These can give a more definitive diagnosis of septic arthritis. Your doctor may prescribe the following additional tests:  Arthrocentesis, which requires inserting a small needle into the joint for a sample of the synovial fluid. This test can indicate the presence of bacteria and assess your white blood cell count. It can also help your doctor figure out what medications to prescribe as treatment. Synovial fluid with greater than 50,000 white cells with a predominance of Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes (PMN) is significant for the disease and needs treatment.  Other than the cell count, a doctor will do a gram stain of the synovial fluid as well as a culture of the fluid.  This will help guide treatment. Blood culture, which requires taking blood with a small needle. A blood culture can determine what signs of infection are in your blood. This test can help your doctor figure out the severity of infection in your joint. In addition to joint fluid and blood tests, your doctor may also call for imaging tests. These can confirm the presence of infection as well as if your joint is damaged. Imaging tests often used for diagnosing septic arthritis include:  X-rays. MRI scans. CT scans. Bone scans. Ultrasound. Based on the outcome of an examination and any testing, your doctor may diagnose you with septic arthritis. Your doctor will talk to you about the results of your testing, including any damage in your joint. Your doctor will also discuss your treatment options.  Ask your doctor any questions you may have about the diagnosis or treatment. If you have a MRSA infection you will need to treated with IV antibiotics such as vancomycin.  This is the safest option for treatment given the prevalence of MRSA in hospitals and the community.
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One-sentence summary -- Schedule an appointment with your doctor. Undergo an examination. Get your blood and joint fluid tested. Have imaging tests. Receive a diagnosis.


Visit your local bookstore or go online to purchase a planner. You can purchase a paper planner that spans one or more years. Pick an attractive planner, so that looking at your schedule is a pleasure. Pick a small or flat planner that will fit in your bag, so you can carry it with you.  If you would rather not carry a planner with you, consider a desk planner that will sit comfortably on a table. Make sure your planner has enough space in it for you to write down your daily activities. If you have a variable schedule with lots of small parts, get a planner with large spaces per day. If you have many ongoing projects with flexible deadlines, pick a planner with small spaces per day but plenty of extra blank page space per week, so you can keep a to-do list. A to-do list that is part of your planner is useful to most people, so consider a planner with facing blank pages for every week. If you coordinate your schedule with others, or if you do most things on your phone and computer, it might make more sense for you to pick an application, a website, or an extension of your email services to organize your schedule. You can look up free mobile and web applications that suit your needs. If you plan on sharing information from your online planner with friends, family, or colleagues, ask them what service they use and plan accordingly. Most computers come with a calendar application. You can coordinate this application with your email and other websites you use. Search your computer for "calendar," or scroll through your applications folder. You can find printable templates online, or you can design your own planner by hand or on your computer. Purchase a case for your planner, such as a three ring binder or a book cover. If you are printing templates and putting them in a binder, use a hole punch on your templates and put them in your binder.  If you are binding your own book, try taking the pages out of an old hardcover book. Lay the cover flat and measure it. Find paper that is slightly smaller than the length and width of your flat cover, or cut paper to size. Fold each individual page in half to make two pages of your book. Using a ruler and pen, colored pencil, marker, or paintbrush, draw lines on each page according to the organizer design you prefer. Look at templates online for ideas. Stack your pages. Make sure they fit in your cover. You may need to create three distinct stacks for your book to lie flat. With your pages now in order, put in dates. Don't forget holidays! Bind your book. Take an awl or large needle. Punch one or two holes in the cover in the same place. Use a sturdy thread to sew together.
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One-sentence summary --
Buy a paper planner. Plan online. Plan on your computer. Make your own paper planner.