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Kidney-Friendly Shopping List [English] Permalink Public

The foods listed can be enjoyed by people with kidney disease. These foods are lower in sodium, potassium, and don’t contain phosphorus additives. (English)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stopping Dialysis Treatment [English] Permalink Public

‎For any patient on dialysis, there may come a time when he or she may feel that dialysis no longer improves their quality of life or meets their personal and health care goals. If this happens, the patient has the right to discontinue dialysis treatments and opt for conservative care. This booklet describes what to consider. (English)

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Anti-platelet Medicine: ticagrelor (Brilinta®) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Patient information on ticagrelar (Brilinta®) and antiplatelet medicine that lowers the chance of having another heart attack, and prevents blood clots inside stents. (English) Colour

Diabetes Kidney-Friendly Shopping List [English] Permalink Public

The foods listed can be enjoyed by people with diabetes and kidney disease. These foods are lower in sodium, potassium, and don’t contain phosphorus additives. (English)

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How to Give Medication Through Your Central Venous Catheter (VALVED) with Gravity System and Single Tubing (NON-Flex bag): For 50mL Medication Bag + 25mL Normal Saline Bag (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Chilliwack General Hospital, Fraser Canyon Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This book has information to help you care for your IV system and contact information if you need to speak to a nurse about your IV system. This booklet is meant to help you give yourself IV medication through a Valved Central Venous Catheter (CVC) with a gravity infusion using single tubing (NON-Flex bag) when your medication comes in a 50mL bag. Instructions include how to flush your intravenous line with a 25mL Normal Saline bag. (English) Colour

How to Give Yourself a Subcutaneous Injection (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Step-by-step instructions for giving yourself medication using a needle to inject under the skin (subcutaneous). (English) Colour

Low-Residue Diet - For reducing your risk of a bowel obstruction [English] Permalink Public

If your dietitian or doctor says you need a low-residue diet, read this booklet for more information. It tells you what foods are safe to et and what foods to avoid. It also tells you about bowel obstructions and how to reduce the chance of developing once. (English) Colour

Heart Failure Medications: A Patient and Caregiver Guide [English] Permalink Public

This guide has been created to: explain what medications may be recommended to treat your symptoms and improve your quality of life, support your conversations with your health care team, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and others, and help you ensure that you receive the best heart failure care available by understanding practice guidelines and advocating for them in your care. (English)

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How to Give Yourself a Subcutaneous Injection using Pre-filled syringes (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Step-by-step instructions for giving yourself medication using a needle to inject under the skin (subcutaneous) using a pre-filled syringe. (English) Colour

You and Your Medications - For Your Safety (Fraser Health) [French] Permalink Public

Your safety is important to us. This booklet explains how we treat you safely with medications. You and your family can help make sure your medications are correct in every way. We also include some tips on how you can help us. (French) Colour

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