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Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other medical directions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A doctor’s order can be created based on Advance Care Planning conversations between a patient and their doctor. The patient keeps of the order to take with them to: the hospital if they visit the emergency department or are admitted, or a medical appointment. The order provides information to health care providers about your wishes and health care goals. (English) Colour

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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

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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Preparing for Heart Surgery - Admit the Day Before Surgery (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

For people scheduled for heart surgery and coming into the hospital the day before the surgery. Brief instructions on where to go, what to bring, location after surgery and hospital accommodation. A supplement to Your Heart Surgery Journey booklet. (English) Colour

Our Safety Checklist for Procedure and Operating Rooms For your safety [English] Permalink Public

This is a safety checklist used by our surgery teams as a safety and communication tool. This pamphlet describes how we use the tool and how we involve you in the check. (English) Colour

Keep Your Move in the Tube [English] Permalink Public

Keep Your Move in the Tube is a way to move that helps you protect your breastbone (sternum) while it heals. It helps you move safely as you build up strength and recover from chest surgery. (English) Colour

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English (266804), Chinese - Simplified (267583), Punjabi (267584)

Preventing a Urinary Tract Infection after Gynecology Surgery [English] Permalink Public

Brochure provides detailed information on how to prevent a Urinary Tract Infection (U.T.I.) after surgery, specifically gynecology surgery (English) Colour