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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

Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) [English] Permalink Public

Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) allows you to self-deliver small doses of pain medications through a machine. (English)

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Having Surgery? NSQIP staff may call you after surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

To help us continually improve the care we provide, Fraser Health hospitals have joined the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP), an internationally recognized program, assessing how well our B.C. patients do after surgery, compared to similar patients treated at other hospitals across Canada and in the United States. (English) Colour

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My Breast Hurts - Is this normal? [English] Permalink Public

Many women have breast pain at some time in their life. Some women have breast pain a few days before their menstrual period. Others have breast pain all the time and without a reason. Information about causes and actions to take to relieve pain. (English) Colour

Preventing a Urinary Tract Infection After Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A urinary tract infection (or U.T.I.) is when bacteria or germs enter the urinary tract and cause an infection. This is post-discharge instruction on how to prevent a Urinary Tract Infection following surgery. (English) Colour

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Butting Out For Safer Surgery [English] Permalink Public

The longer you go without smoking before surgery, the greater the benefits and the less chances of complications after surgery. This pamphlet explains how smoking can affect your recovery, the advantages of quitting, and the free services available to help you quit smoking. (English) Black & White

Colorectal Stent Placement (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A colorectal stent is placed to open the bowel where there is a narrowing or blockage. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and uses fluoroscopy for this procedure. (English) Colour

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

General hospital and unit information for families that are visiting patients in the CSICU. (English) Black & White

Microwave Ablation: Lung (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

Microwaves are used to heat and destroy lung tumours, either benign or cancer. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and often uses CT scanning for this procedure. (English) Colour

Caring for Your Incision at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for how to care for your incision after surgery. Includes information on normal healing, cautions, what to watch for, and when to get help. You might get this information along with surgery-specific recovery information. (English) Colour

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