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Substance Use: Safer Smoking [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet has tips on safe crack and crystal use including mouth care, what to expect when using crack or crystal and signs of overdose. (English) Colour
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264134Substance Use: Safer Injecting [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet has tips on safe injecting, what to expect when using crack, cocaine or heroin and signs of overdose. (English) Colour
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264133Substance Use: Overdose Survival Guide [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides information on tips to save a life in the event of overdose. (English) Colour
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264135Jaundice in Newborns [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides an overview on jaundice including signs and symptoms, complications, treatment, prevention, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)
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Accidental Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
It is best to assume that all blood and body fluids are infectious. This factsheet is for anyone in the community who has been exposed. Usually given out in Emergency. Describes the types of exposure, the types of infections, how to protect the spread of possible infection, and how to prevent or treat exposure in the future. (English) Colour
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264346Multi-Drug Resistance Organisms (MDROs) - Acute Care: How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [English] Permalink Public
This fact sheet explains why you may be tested for MDROs (Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms) in the hospital (acute care), how we do the test, what to do while waiting for results, and next steps after testing negative or positive. (English) Colour
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264215Heart Palpitations (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A heart palpitation (sounds like pal-pih-tay-shun) is when your heart feels like it is pounding, racing, or fluttering. You might feel like your heart has skipped a beat or added an extra beat. You might feel overly aware of your heartbeat. These feelings or sensation can sometimes be felt in your chest, neck, or throat. While you are having palpitations, your heart rhythm may or may not be abnormal. (English) Colour
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253987Taking HIV PEP (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
The Forensic Nursing Services provides care to patients reporting varying forms of interpersonal violence including sexual assault. Part of the care provision is evaluating the patients risk of contacting HIV as a result of the assault. This handout will be given to patients seen by the Forensic Nursing Service who have been started on the HIV PEP (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). (English) Colour
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262898Mononucleosis (Adult) [English] Permalink Public
Mononucleosis (Mono) is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The virus spreads through your saliva (your spit). This is why you might hear it called the ‘kissing disease’. (English) Colour
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254308OPAT RCH: Outpatient Clinic Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You have an infection that is best treated with antibiotics given through an intravenous. This pamphlet gives you information about coming in to the hospital as an outpatient for antibiotic therapy on days, evenings, and weekends. It also describes how to care for your saline lock at home. (English) Colour
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