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Medial Branch Block (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
Medial branch nerves are small nerves connected to facet joints in the spine. The nerves carry pain signals from the joint to the brain. This pamphlet describes the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, 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. (English) Colour
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266238Celiac Plexus Block (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This procedure helps ease abdomen (belly) pain caused from such things as cancer or chronic pancreatitis. The celiac (or solar) plexus is a bundle of nerves in the upper abdomen near the aorta (main artery in your abdomen). The nerves send pain messages from your abdomen to your brain. Blocking these nerves can help ease the pain. (English) Colour
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266231Storage and Disposal of Opioids [English] Permalink Public
Poisonings can happen when children or pets can reach these medications, or when other people mistake one medication for another. Even a single dose of a drug can be very dangerous to someone else. Protect yourself and others by storing medications more safely, and returning any expired, unused, or unwanted drugs as soon as possible. (English)
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https://www.ismp-canada.org/download/OpioidSteward...Opioid Medicines: Information for Patients and Families [English] Permalink Public
To comply with Part C, Division 1 of the Food and Drug Regulations for drugs on Part A of the "List of Opioids", pharmacists and practitioners must provide this patient information handout from Health Canada at the time of giving an opioid drug when going home from the hospital or on a temporary pass. We must also put a warning sticker to the drug package of an opioid. Warning stickers - order from stores #478552. (English)
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Preventing and Treating Pain in Care Homes (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Information about pain in older adults when living in a care home. Includes information about pain, how pain is expressed especially when a person also has dementia, what happens to a person if pain is not treated, and different ways to treat pain. We include ways that family and friends can help. (English) Colour
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266293Fever and Pain in Children After a Procedure (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
After a procedure, your child might have pain or a fever. You can give medicines without a prescription (over the counter) to help your child feel more comfortable or bring down their fever. Use this sheet to keep track of what medicine you give, what time you give it, and how much. (English) Colour
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266509How to Take Opioid Pain Medicine After Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
There are many ways you can help ease your pain. You have been prescribed an opioid medicine. This factsheet explains how to ease your pain after surgery, how to take opioids safely, and what side effects to watch for. We also give you added safety tips for opioid medicines. (English) Colour
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267161Information for families and caregivers on children's fever and pain medication [English] Permalink Public
Community and hospital pharmacies all over Canada are working with manufacturers, distributors, federal, provincial, and territorial governments, and others to address the current supply challenges affecting pediatric formulations of fever and pain medication. This tip sheet was developed in collaboration with health-care providers to offer guidance on when and how to use these products, and when you should speak with a health-care professional for advice. (English)
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Information for families who are having trouble finding fever and pain medicine for children. (English)
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http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Child...How much acetaminophen to give your child [English] Permalink Public
Information for families who are having trouble finding fever and pain medicine for children. (English)
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