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Restricting Fluids (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Sometimes, children with kidney problems need to limit how much fluid they drink. Healthy kidneys clean the blood and flush out unwanted fluid and chemicals through urine. Kidneys that are not working properly cannot do this. Instead, extra fluid stays in the body and builds up. If too much fluid builds up in the body it can cause the following problems: puffiness and weight gain high blood pressure trouble breathing This information will help you prepare your child for his test or treatment. It describes what sedation is, what happens when your child gets sedation, and how to care for your child after the test or treatment. (English)

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Preparing For a Colonoscopy (Bowel Cleansing) [English] Permalink Public

Your bowel needs to be completely empty for the test to be a success. Follow these instructions exactly. Part of the Colon Screening Program with BC Cancer Agency. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Colon Screening Program Package (268083).

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Burn Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A burn is damage to your body's skin and may also involve the layers under the skin. Burns can be caused by sunlight, heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. (English) Colour

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COPD - What to do for my condition [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including managing your symptoms, medication, learn how to take care of yourself, keeping active, exercise,and resources available. (English) Colour

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Eczema (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of what eczema is, how it is diagnosed, skin care, medicines and other treatments, and when you should see your doctor. Audio available. (English)

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Summer Recipe Handout [English] Permalink Public

In addition to providing a list of delicious kidney-friendly recipes, this guide also gives tips on staying cool, managing your salt intake, and how to read product labels. (English) Black & White

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Bathroom 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: Recommendations for bathroom equipment including instructions of how to obtain equipment, a list of equipment you need for your home, and pictures of the equipment. (English) Colour

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Echocardiogram (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about echocardiogram including getting ready for an echocardiogram, what will happen during the echocardiogram, and helping your child prepare for the echocardiogram. Audio available. (English)

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Ebola Virus and Travellers Entering Canada [English] Permalink Public

For people who have been in a part of the world with Ebola virus in the past 21 days. Describes how you must monitor your health during this time. (English) Colour

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Ear Surgery (Child) - Multi-Record Landing Page [English] Permalink Public

Landing page for:Cochlear Implant, Mastoidectomy to Treat Cholesteatoma or Ear Infection, Myringotomy and Ear Tubes: Care at Home After the Procedure, Tympanoplasty: Fixing a Hole in Your Child's Eardrum. (English)

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