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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) [English] Permalink Public
A PICC is a soft flexible hollow tube that is inserted into a vein either above or slightly below the elbow with the tip placed into a large central vein. This type of catheter provides greater comfort for the patient, allowing for the delivery of fluid directly into a vein and avoiding repeated needle insertions. This pamphlet provides all the information one will need to manage the care of the catheter. (English)
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252843Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) [English] Permalink Public
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) allows you to self-deliver small doses of pain medications through a machine. (English)
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252934Dalteparin Sodium (Fragmin Injection) (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Dalteparin sodium is a medicine that stops clots from forming in your veins and can only be administered by injection. Taking a blood thinner like this requires extra care if you sustain an injury. This factsheet provides instructions and advice for those patients undergoing this type of treatment. (English) Black & White
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104763Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td) Vaccine [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information about tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccine including overview of tetanus and diphtheria, and vaccine. Number 18a. (English)
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Fever in Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Fever is a rise in body temperature. Fever is a normal and healthy reaction to an infection. Fever helps the body fight infection. (English) Colour
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262081ACE Inhibitors [English] Permalink Public
ACE Inhibitors: Ramipril (Altace®), Perindopril (Coversyl®), Quinapril (Accupril®), Trandolapril (Mavik®), Enalapril (Vasotec®), Fosinopril (Monopril®), Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril®), Benazepril (Lotensin®), Cilazapril (Inhibace®), Captopril (Capoten®)What are ACE Inhibitors used for? Why should I take this medication? How do ACE inhibitors work? What should I expect? How do I take ACE Inhibitors? What are ACE Inhibitors used for? Why should I take this medication? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour
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262752Aldosterone Antagonists (Potassium Sparing Diuretics) [English] Permalink Public
Aldosterone Antagonists (Potassium Sparing Diuretics): Spironolactone (Aldactone ®) Eplerenone (Inspra®). What are aldosterone agonists used for? Why should I take this medication? What should I expect? How do aldosterone agonists work? How do I take aldosterone agonists? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour
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262753Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) [English] Permalink Public
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Azilsartan (Edarbi®), Candesartan (Atacand®), Eprosartan (Teveten®), Irbesartan (Avapro®), Losartan (Cozaar®), Olmesartan (Olmetec®), Telmisartan (Micardis®), Valsartan (Diovan®). What are ARBs used for? Why should I take this medication? How does this medication work? What should I expect? How do I take this medication? What should I watch for? And other helpful points. (English) Colour
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262754Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Sotalol (Sotacor) [English] Permalink Public
Sotalol (Sotacor ®)What is sotalol used for? Why should I take this medication? How does sotalol work? What to expect. How do I take sotalol? What should I watch for? What about drug or food interactions? Other. (English) Colour
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262755Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Amiodarone [English] Permalink Public
What is amiodarone used for? Why should I take this medication? How does amiodarone work? What to expect. How do I take amiodarone? What should I watch for? What about food or drug interactions? Other information. (English) Colour
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