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Take part in your recovery [English] Permalink Public
You play an important part in your recovery from surgery. Do deep breathing, coughing, exercising in bed, and walking to prevent pneumonia and blood clots. This sheet explains how to do these important exercises: Deep breathing, Coughing, Leg exercises, and Walking. (English) Colour
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264043Having Surgery? NSQIP staff may call you after surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
To help us continually improve the care we provide, Fraser Health hospitals have joined the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP), an internationally recognized program, assessing how well our B.C. patients do after surgery, compared to similar patients treated at other hospitals across Canada and in the United States. (English) Colour
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257279Post-Operative and Post-Anaesthetic Care: Caring for Your Child At Home [English] Permalink Public
This information explains how to care for your child after a general anaesthetic. A general anaesthetic is a special medicine which kept your child asleep during an operation or procedure. (English)
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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...General Anaesthesia (Child) [English] Permalink Public
General anaesthesia (say: an-iss-THEES-ee-a) is a mix of medicines that helps your child fall into a deep sleep. This means your child will not feel pain or remember the operation. General anaesthesia may be used when your child has an operation, test, or treatment.This information will help you and your child prepare for general anaesthesia. Please read this information carefully and explain it to your child, using words he or she can understand. Knowing what to expect will help your child feel less nervous. You can also contact the pre-anaesthesia clinic to help you and your child prepare. Audio available. (English)
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Paracentesis (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure paracentesis including 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. Paracentesis is the removal of fluid from around the organs in your abdomen. This area is called the abdominal cavity. A build-up of fluid in the abdominal cavity is called ascites. There are a number of different reasons for this fluid build-up. You might already know why this has happened or this procedure might be done to help find out why. (English) Colour
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264545Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour
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264970Getting Ready for Your Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This summarizes all you need to do to get ready for your surgery. (English) Colour
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264647Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour
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265473Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour
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265505Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour
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