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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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254277Caring for Your Wound Using RENASYS™ GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This therapy is a way of treating your wound. It works by creating a vacuum effect (negative pressure) on the surface of your wound. Before you leave the hospital, a nurse teaches you how to look after your wound and the machine. (English) Colour
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264199Suture Removal: How to take out stitches (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Step by step instructions on how to remove stitches (sutures), what to expect, caring for the wound after stitches are removed, and when to get help. (English) Colour
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264155Caring 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
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264460Doing 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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265429Preventing 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.pdfPreventing Pressure Injuries brochure [English] Permalink Public
Brochure 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.P928B.pdfPreventing Pressure Injuries factsheet [English] Permalink Public
Fact sheet 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.P928F.pdfCaring for a Wound Treated with Skin Glue (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Skin glue, also called liquid stitches or suture glue, is a special medical glue used to close wounds or cuts after a procedure or surgery. It can be used on its own, or with stitches (sutures), staples, or white skin tapes (steri-strips). (English) Colour
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266254Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Activac [English] Permalink Public
Explains therapy and trouble shooting for the patient transitioning from acute care to community care with a Activac device. (English)
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