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Pre-operative Instructions for Cataract Surgery (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A pamphlet that informs patients on what to do on surgery day and the day after, what to eat, and what to do about current medications. (English) Black & White
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252799Peripherally 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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252934Bronchiolitis [English] Permalink Public
Bronchiolitis (sounds like bron-kee-oh-lie-tis) is an infection of the bronchioles. Bronchioles (sounds like bron-kee-ohls) are tiny branches of breathing tubes in the lungs. This is a common infection in young children (up to 2 years of age). Some children can get so sick that they are admitted to the hospital because of trouble breathing. (English) Colour
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253318Colonoscopy / Polypectomy [English] Permalink Public
This procedure permits examination of the lining of the large intestine. Many areas may be sampled by taking small pinhead sized biopsies for microscopic examination. A polypectomy is removal of a polyp (extra tissue) from the bowel. This pamphlet will provide you with all relevant information regarding the procedure to be performed. (English) Black & White
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253339Spinal or Epidural Anesthesia Discharge Instructions [English] Permalink Public
Spinal or epidural anesthesia is an injection of painkilling drugs into the space around the spinal cord. If you have had spinal or epidural anesthesia, the effects can persist for many hours. (English)
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253393At Home After Scrotal Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Post-operative discharge instructions for patients who have undergone scrotal surgery. (English) Colour
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253396Endometrial Ablation (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Endometrial ablation is most commonly performed for women with abnormal uterine bleeding. These discharge instructions describe what activities are permitted and under what conditions one should return to Emergency. (English) Colour
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253397Myths of Mental Illness [English] Permalink Public
Mental illnesses affect everyone in some way. We all likely know someone who has experienced a mental illness at some point. This pamphlet details some of these myths and things that we can do to prevent these myths from spreading. (English)
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253415Mental Illness and Work (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
The term "work" can mean the workplace or the act of working, what we do at our jobs. The pamphlet discusses the importance of employers and workplaces to promote the best possible mental health amongst their employees. (English) Black & White
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