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Tunnelled Drainage Catheter for Ascites (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure: tunnelled Drainage Catheter for Ascites. It includes information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. This is type of flexible tubing that is used to drain the fluid (ascites) collecting in your belly (abdomen). One end of the catheter stays inside your body and the other end connects to a drainage container (bottle or bag). The bag drains the fluid by gravity. The bottle drains by a vacuum from within the bottle. (English) Colour
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266195Looking after your Feeding Tube at Home - Balloon Gastrostomy Tube (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital, Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet gives you instructions for patients/families/caregivers on how to care for your newly inserted balloon gastrostomy tube at home. This includes how to look after your skin around the tube, how to check the tube each week and what to do if the tube leaks, blocks, or accidentally falls out. (English) Colour
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266019Trauma: Important information for your recovery at home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A handbook for people recovering from multiple injuries. Covers general tips for recovery, what to watch for, and when to get help. Includes information on medications, bowel problems, blood clots, wound care, facial injuries, wired jaw, broken collarbone, broken ribs, pneumonia, collapsed lung, liver or spleen injury, sprains and strains, and cast care. (English) Colour
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265921Esophageal Stent Placement (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
An esophageal stent is placed to open the esophagus where there is a narrowing or blockage. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and uses fluoroscopy for this procedure. (English) Colour
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267152Colorectal Stent Placement (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
A colorectal stent is placed to open the bowel where there is a narrowing or blockage. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and uses fluoroscopy for this procedure. (English) Colour
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267153Let’s Talk About Eating for Comfort As Health Declines - Supporting adults with developmental disabilities [English] Permalink Public
The changes people go through as their health declines can be hard to talk about, whether or not the person has a developmental disability. We hope this pamphlet helps start important conversations between families and the healthcare team about eating and drinking as the person’s health declines (English) Colour
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266034Toilet Learning [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Child Development Series. There is no set age for learning to use the toilet. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a positive experience. Your child will learn a new skill and feel a sense of accomplishment. Number #92d (English)
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Canada Food Guide - Poster [English] Permalink Public
This guide will help you and your family know how much food you need, types of food are better for you, and the importance of physical activity in your day.TO ORDER 5 COPIES http://www.hc-publication-sc.hc-sc.gc.ca/paccb-dgapcc/cmcd-dcmc/webpubs.nsf/Web1/180596?OpenDocument&lang=eng&. TO ORDER MORE THAN 5 COPIES EMAIL hc.publications-publications.sc@canada.ca OR PHONE 1-866-225-0709. (English)
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https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/hc-sc/documents/...Healthy Eating Recommendations - Canada Food Guide [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet will help you and your family know how much food you need, types of food are better for you, and the importance of physical activity in your day. (English)
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A hiatus hernia is when the upper part of the stomach protrudes into the chest through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. This booklet describes the surgical procedure as well as recovery, including diet and activity. (English) Black & White
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