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What is a Transfusion? [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains what a transfusion is, what can be transfused, and what the associated risks are. (English) Black & White

Persantine Exercise Tolerance (Ridge Meadows Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The Persantine MPI Stress Test is to provide a method of checking for impaired blood flow to the heart muscle. This pamphlet provides information on the reasons for the test and the special preparations required before and after the test. (English) Black & White

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides some practical information for family and visitors of ICU patients at Royal Columbian Hospital including general policy and visitation guidelines. (English) Colour

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Clean Hands Save Lives - Help Fight the Spread of Infection (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains the importance for both healthcare workers and visitors of keeping their hands clean when examining or providing care for a patient. (English) Colour

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Hip Protectors - Always On Your Side (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Hip protectors are special garments (underwear, shorts, or pants) containing soft pads specifically designed to protect your hips during a fall. The following information will help you learn more about the benefits of using hip protectors to prevent hip fractures. (English) Colour

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Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Burnaby Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication, family spokesperson, deciding about care, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Colour

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Intensive Care Unit – Visitor Information (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Peace Arch Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication, family spokesperson, deciding about care, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Black & White

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MPI Exercise Tolerance (Ridge Meadows Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The MPI Stress Test is to provide a method of checking for impaired blood flow to the heart muscle. This pamphlet provides information on the reasons for the test and the special preparations required before and after the test. (English) Black & White

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Units in Tower 5 and 6 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication, family spokesperson, deciding about care, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Colour

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Family Guide to Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) [English] Permalink Public

Basic information guide to intra aortic balloon pump therapy in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care unit (CSICU). An intra-aortic balloon pump is a machine that helps support a person’s heart to pump when the heart is weak or not working properly. (English) Colour