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Trauma: 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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265921Tracheostomy [English] Permalink Public
Information for people who are critically ill and need a tracheostomy. Describes what a tracheostomy is, why it is done, who does it, whether it is permanent or not, and who cares for it. (English) Colour
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266310Living Well with COPD - Get Moving...Breathe Easy [English] Permalink Public
A guide to maintaining an active lifestyle while living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. (English)
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https://www.livingwellwithcopd.com/DATA/DOCUMENT/6...About Pneumonia - Long-Term Care [English] Permalink Public
Pneumonia (say new-moan-yah) is an infection in one or both lungs. This can be a serious health problem for older adults. This pamphlet describes the signs of pneumonia, how it is treated in the care home, and ways to prevent pneumonia. (English) Colour
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266346COPD Quick Tips - What I will do when I go home [English] Permalink Public
Easy graphic for patients with COPD in ER/Acute to go home with covering the basics for follow up care (English) Colour
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266458The Simple Act of Proning [English] Permalink Public
Prone means to lie face down or on your front. “Proning” is short for prone positioning. It is one way to help your breathing. (English) Colour
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266735Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions (Large Text Version) [English] Permalink Public
Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. This 4 page version is for those with vision challenges. Also available in a 2 page version with smaller text size (#267483). (English) Colour
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267482Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [English] Permalink Public
Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (English) Colour
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English (267483), Arabic (267521), Chinese - Simplified (267522), Chinese - Traditional (267523), Farsi (267524), French (267525), Hindi (267526), Korean (267527), Punjabi (267528), Spanish (267529), Tagalog (267535), Tigrinya (267536), Urdu (267530), Vietnamese (267531)
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