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Complementary Therapies [English] Permalink Public

Complementary therapies include Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key), Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Integrative Energy Healing, ArtCare, and Pet Therapy. (English) Colour

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

Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (Ridge Meadows Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This breathing technique is used for clearing respiratory secretions in patients with breathing difficulties. Using this cycle instead of coughing alone is a good way to improve ventilation. (English) Colour

Bipolar Disorder - A Guide for the Aboriginal Community [English] Permalink Public

Bipolar disorder is an illness in which people have mood swings that are out of proportion with what is going on in their lives. This pamphlet provides information on this disorder from an Aboriginal perspective. (English) Colour

Dealing with Difficult Emotions Group (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The focus of this group is to increase understanding of our emotions, accept them and gain control over them. The goals of this program are to recognize the connection between self-control and self-respect, and to gain personal empowerment while improving communication skills and relationships. (English) Colour

Psychiatric Day Hospital (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The Psychiatric Day Hospital provides treatment for adults who are experiencing varying degrees of situational, mental, behavioral, or emotional problems which interfere with their daily living but do not require a full hospitalization. (English) Colour

Psychiatric In-Patient Unit (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides an overview of general information about the unit and the psychiatric services provided to support your treatment and care. (English) Colour

Respiratory Education: What you should know [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides information about a respiratory education program about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) offered by community respiratory services in Fraser Health. (English) Colour

Living Well with Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease - Summary Guide [English] Permalink Public

Anatomy and Physiology of COPD, Smoking and Lung Function, Factors that Can Make Symptoms Worse, Medications, Inhalation Techniques, Breathing Techniques, Positions to Reduce SOB, Coughing Techniques, Energy Conservation Principles, Stress Management, Relaxation Techniques, Healthy Lifestyle, Your Plan of Action. (English)

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Family guide to ECMO [English] Permalink Public

ECMO (say ‘eck-mo’) stands for ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. ‘Extracorporeal’ means outside the body. The machine puts oxygen into the blood, and then circulates it back through the body. This therapy is used when the heart and/or lungs are not working well enough to support the body on their own. (English) Black & White