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Animal and Human Bites [English] Permalink Public
Human and animal bites are more likely to get infected than other wounds. There are many germs (organisms) in animal and human mouths. (English) Colour
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254269Vertigo (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Vertigo (sounds like ‘ver-tee-go’) is commonly called ‘Dizziness’. It can be a feeling of being light-headed or feeling faint. It can also be a feeling of spinning, whirling, or the room around you spinning. Vertigo can make it hard to stand or walk and you may feel off balance. It can also make you feel sick to your stomach (nauseated). (English) Colour
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254261Serial Casting [English] Permalink Public
Serial casting is a procedure that involves applying a series of fiberglass casts to a limb to improve the range of movement of a joint (eg. knee, elbow, ankle). This information sheet discusses how it is done and any possible complications. (English) Colour
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262658Nosebleed (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Many small blood vessels line the inside of your nose. Their job is to help warm and moisten the air you breathe. These blood vessels can break and bleed. The most common kind of nosebleed is from the front of the nose. (English) Colour
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262151Cuts, Scrapes, and other Wounds (Suture Care) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You have had an injury causing a break in your skin. This is called a wound. (English) Colour
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254277Cast or Splint Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A cast or splint supports and protects an injured part of your body. The cast or splint keeps the injured area from moving, so it can heal faster. How long you need the cast or splint depends on the type of injury. (English) Colour
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254319Suture Removal: How to take out stitches (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Step by step instructions on how to remove stitches (sutures), what to expect, caring for the wound after stitches are removed, and when to get help. (English) Colour
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264155Household Equipment (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.
Provided by Occupational Therapy: After an injury or illness it might be difficult to do your regular everyday activities. There are pieces of equipment that can help you to do these everyday activities. (English) Colour
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264350Cerebral Aneurysm Repair: Endovascular Approach Your Procedure and Recovery at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
What is a cerebral aneurysm? Cerebral means brain. An aneurysm (say ann-yer-iz-uhm) is a bulge, or balloon-like swelling, in the wall of an artery in the brain. With the pressure from the blood pumping, the weak part balloons out. If left, it could expand to the point of bursting. (English) Colour
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265605Preventing Pressure Injuries factsheet [English] Permalink Public
Fact sheet about preventing pressure injuries also know pressure ulcer, a pressure sore, or bed sore. Pressure injuries can have a dangerous effect on your health and quality of life. This booklet will give you information about pressure injuries: what they are, how to recognize early warning signs, and how to prevent them. (English)
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