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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having a procedure to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour

Artery Bypass Surgery - Lower Limb (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) on an artery in your lower body. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The smaller arteries that carry blood from your aorta out to your arms and legs are called ‘peripheral’ arteries. (English) Colour

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Open Repair (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour

Craniotomy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) on your brain. The medical word is craniotomy (say crane-ee-ot-oh-me). This surgery can be done for many reasons, such as: - to remove a growth (tumor or cyst) - to take a sample of tissue (biopsy) - to remove a blood clot - to repair arteries or veins - to drain pus from an infection (an abscess) - to repair a break in the skull (fracture) - to place an implant such as a shunt that helps brain fluid flow (English) Black & White

Resident Handbook - Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion (White Rock) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides you and your family with general information about Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion, including an introduction to your Care Team and services available to you. (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Ridge Meadows Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Managing Your Venous Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

In venous disease, the valves are weakened or damaged. This causes the blood to pool in the veins in the feet and legs which causes swelling, skin changes, and wounds or ulcers. Venous disease is a chronic condition that requires lifelong management. (English) Colour

Looking after your ASEPT Abdominal Catheter at Home [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about your ASEPT® Abdominal Catheter and how to care for it at home. Your Community Health nurse will help you to understand the information and how to care for the catheter. (English) Colour

Looking after your ASEPT Chest Catheter at Home [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about your ASEPT® Chest Catheter and how to care for it at home. Your Community Health nurse will help you to understand the information and how to care for the catheter. (English) Colour

Trauma: Important information for your recovery at home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A handbook for people recovering from multiple injuries. Covers general tips for recovery, what to watch for, and when to get help. Includes information on medications, bowel problems, blood clots, wound care, facial injuries, wired jaw, broken collarbone, broken ribs, pneumonia, collapsed lung, liver or spleen injury, sprains and strains, and cast care. (English) Colour