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Cerebral Aneurysm Repair: Endovascular Approach Your Procedure and Recovery at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

What is a cerebral aneurysm? Cerebral means brain. An aneurysm (say ann-yer-iz-uhm) is a bulge, or balloon-like swelling, in the wall of an artery in the brain. With the pressure from the blood pumping, the weak part balloons out. If left, it could expand to the point of bursting. (English) Colour

Caring for Your Incision using Vacuum Assisted Closure™Therapy With a Prevena Dressing [English] Permalink Public

Caring for Your Incision using Vacuum Assisted Closure™Therapy With a Prevena Dressing provides information on the use of the device, what to do, what not to do, how to trouble shoot, and when to seek medical attention when at home after the surgery. (English) Colour

Doing Dressing Changes at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet describes how to care for your wound in between scheduled home health nursing visits. Your doctor or your home health nurse will advise you on how often the dressing should be changed. (English) Colour

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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Prevena 125 [English] Permalink Public

The 3M KCI Prevena 125 system is made up of a foam dressing and a disposable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) machine. Your Surgeon is using it to help heal your incision. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem4036

Cuts, Scrapes, and other Wounds (Suture Care) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have had an injury causing a break in your skin. This is called a wound. (English) Colour

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Household 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: After an injury or illness it might be difficult to do your regular everyday activities. There are pieces of equipment that can help you to do these everyday activities. (English) Colour

Forensic Nursing Service - Connecting to Follow-up [English] Permalink Public

Violence can impact a person’s health and well-being for a short time and over a long period. Finding supports and resources can help. You are not alone. This booklet is your guide to health, safety, legal, and resources available. (English) Colour

Nosebleed (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Many small blood vessels line the inside of your nose. Their job is to help warm and moisten the air you breathe. These blood vessels can break and bleed. The most common kind of nosebleed is from the front of the nose. (English) Colour

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Acquired Brain Injury Services (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

If you live at home with an acquired brain injury, we can provide community support services. Services are based on your needs. We help you stay as independent as possible in the community. If you can no longer be supported at home, we can support you with housing resources. (English) Colour

Preventing Pressure Injuries booklet [English] Permalink Public

Information about preventing pressure injuries also know pressure ulcer, a pressure sore, or bed sore. Pressure injuries can have a dangerous effect on your health and quality of life. This booklet will give you information about pressure injuries: what they are, how to recognize early warning signs, and how to prevent them. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FO/FO.650.P928.pdf