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How 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

Bland Embolization: Treating Liver Tumours [English] Permalink Public

Bland embolization is a way to treat tumours in the liver. Tumours need blood to grow. Bland embolization uses x-ray dye and small particles to block the supply of blood to the tumour. This helps stop the tumour from growing. Learn about what to expect before, during, and after a bland embolization. (English) Colour

Same Day Total Knee Replacement (Burnaby) [English] Permalink Public

For people on the waitlist for knee replacement surgery. Describes what to expect when able to go home the same day as the surgery. (English) Black & White

A Guide To Living With An Ileostomy [English] Permalink Public

This guide has been created for adults, and will provide you with helpful information as you learn to live with an ileostomy. (English)

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https://www.nswoc.ca/_files/ugd/9d080f_56d8fecbbaa...

A Guide To Living With A Colostomy [English] Permalink Public

This guide has been created for adults, and will provide you with helpful information as you learn to live with a colostomy. (English)

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https://www.nswoc.ca/_files/ugd/9d080f_d603fcad1d9...

Journey Board for people having surgery or procedure (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet explains how to understand the Journey Board for people having surgery or procedure. (English) Black & White

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Bartholin's Gland Cyst or Abscess [English] Permalink Public

This describes the differences between a Bartholin’s cyst and an abscess and how each are treated. It explains how to care for yourself after draining or surgery to treat the cyst or abscess. (English) Black & White

To my healthcare providers: I had a total laryngectomy with a voice prosthesis [English] Permalink Public

Share this information with your healthcare providers. It tells them about your total laryngectomy surgery with a voice prosthesis and your care needs. Also, it tells them about changes to your airway and to how you speak. The information in this factsheet helps your healthcare providers keep you safe. (English) Colour

To my healthcare providers: I had a total laryngectomy without a voice prosthesis [English] Permalink Public

Share this information with your healthcare providers. It tells them about your total laryngectomy surgery without a voice prosthesis and your care needs. Also, it tells them about changes to your airway and to how you communicate. The information in this factsheet helps your healthcare providers keep you safe. (English) Colour

Preparing Your Child for Surgery - For parents and guardians (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for parents and caregivers for preparing your child for surgery (English) Colour