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How to collect a sputum sample (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

Description of what you need and how to collect a sputum (mucous or phlegm) sample. (English) Colour

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How to collect a ‘24 hour’ urine sample (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This test is used to check how your kidneys are working. You collect all your urine (pee) over a 24-hour period. (English) Colour

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Continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) Flipchart (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The Continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) flipchart has been written for renal failure patients who have chosen Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) as their choice of renal replacement therapy. Also known as automated peritoneal dialysis (APD), this method uses a machine (automated cycler) that performs multiple exchanges at night while you sleep. The flipchart is designed as a step by step procedure for patients to use at home. (English) Colour

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Information for patients having an Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Scan (MPRI/MIBI) [English] Permalink Public

The test is used to check for coronary artery disease. The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart muscle. (English)

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Information for patients having Dipyridamole (Persantine) Myocardial Perfusion Scan (MPI/MIBI) [English] Permalink Public

The test is used to check for coronary artery disease. The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart muscle. (English)

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Food Allergy Testing [English] Permalink Public

This resource summarizes how IgE antibody triggered food allergy is diagnosed and the tests that are available to help. IgE antibody triggered food allergy is the most common type of food allergy. (English)

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After a Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy (Eagle Ridge Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for caring for yourself after the procedure, what to do and not to do, and when to get help. Includes information on the results from the procedure and followup instructions. (English) Colour

After a Gastroscopy (Eagle Ridge Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for how to care for yourself at home after a Gastroscopy, what the doctor found, and information on follow-up. (English) Colour

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Consider Remote Monitoring [English] Permalink Public

Once you have a heart device, it is important to have the device checked regularly. In the past, this meant coming in to your heart doctor’s office or a device clinic several times a year. Now, with technology, we can offer ‘remote monitoring’ as well. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Remote%20Monitor...

Remote monitoring of a Heart Device [English] Permalink Public

This means your device care team can check your heart device and your heart activity while you are in the comfort of your own home, not just when you are in the office or clinic. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Remote%20Monitor...