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Tracheostomy [English] Permalink Public
Information for people who are critically ill and need a tracheostomy. Describes what a tracheostomy is, why it is done, who does it, whether it is permanent or not, and who cares for it. (English) Colour
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266310Living Well with COPD - Get Moving...Breathe Easy [English] Permalink Public
A guide to maintaining an active lifestyle while living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. (English)
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https://www.livingwellwithcopd.com/DATA/DOCUMENT/6...Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions (Large Text Version) [English] Permalink Public
Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. This 4 page version is for those with vision challenges. Also available in a 2 page version with smaller text size (#267483). (English) Colour
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267482Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [English] Permalink Public
Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (English) Colour
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267483Tracheostomy Corking Trial [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet explains what to expect when your doctor decides you are ready to start corking your traceostomy tube. It explains how to use the cap, and the two stages of corking. (English) Colour
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267924Decannulation Aftercare [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet explains what you can expect when you have a tracheostomy tube removed. It also tells you how to take care of the stoma, and what follow-up care you need. (English) Colour
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267925Chest or Lung Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet describe the different types of chest or lung surgery, how the surgery might be done, path to recovery in hospital, and recovery at home. A companion to “Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay” booklet. (English) Black & White
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253834Pectus Bar Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet describes the surgical procedure to repair a sunken sternum, or breastbone (called Pectus Excavatum). We explain what to expect after surgery and reviews activity restrictions and recovery. (English) Colour
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