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Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter [English] Permalink Public

This booklet includes What is ‘atrial fibrillation’? What is ‘atrial flutter’?, Is Afib/flutter harmful?, What can trigger Afib/flutter?, What causes Afib/flutter?, What can Afib/flutter feel like?, How is Afib/flutter treated?, What about preventing a stroke?, What can I do to help my heart?, What if I get an Afib/flutter episode?, When should I get help?, My Afib/flutter management plan, Living well with Afib/flutter, Questions you might want to ask. (English)

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Accidental Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

It is best to assume that all blood and body fluids are infectious. This factsheet is for anyone in the community who has been exposed. Usually given out in Emergency. Describes the types of exposure, the types of infections, how to protect the spread of possible infection, and how to prevent or treat exposure in the future. (English) Colour

Cellulitis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection of the deepest layer of your skin. This is called cellulitis (sounds like sell-u-li-tis). It is usually caused by bacteria. (English) Colour

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Multi-Drug Resistance Organisms (MDROs) - Acute Care: How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why you may be tested for MDROs (Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms) in the hospital (acute care), how we do the test, what to do while waiting for results, and next steps after testing negative or positive. (English) Colour

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Pericarditis [English] Permalink Public

Information for patients diagnosed with pericarditis and being sent home. Information includes: what it is, how it is discovered, the tests done, how it is treated, and when to get help (English) Black & White

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

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Deep vein thrombosis (sounds like throm-bow-sis), is a blood clot that forms inside one of the larger veins of the body. You may also hear it called DVT. This type of blood clot usually occurs in the calf, thigh, or pelvis. The blood clot can block part or all of the blood flow. The area becomes inflamed, causing pain, swelling, and feels warm to the touch. (English) Colour

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Substance Use: Safer Injecting [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet has tips on safe injecting, what to expect when using crack, cocaine or heroin and signs of overdose. (English) Colour

Substance Use: Safer Smoking [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet has tips on safe crack and crystal use including mouth care, what to expect when using crack or crystal and signs of overdose. (English) Colour

Substance Use: Overdose Survival Guide [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information on tips to save a life in the event of overdose. (English) Colour

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