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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
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037Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) [English] Permalink Public
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) allows you to self-deliver small doses of pain medications through a machine. (English)
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252934Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) [English] Permalink Public
About cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other medical directions: A doctor’s order can be created based on Advance Care Planning conversations between you and your doctor. You keep it and take with you to medical appointments and the hospital if you visit the emergency department or are admitted. The order provides information to health care providers about your wishes and health care goals. (English) Colour
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262736Having Surgery? NSQIP staff may call you after surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
To help us continually improve the care we provide, Fraser Health hospitals have joined the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP), an internationally recognized program, assessing how well our B.C. patients do after surgery, compared to similar patients treated at other hospitals across Canada and in the United States. (English) Colour
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257279Constipation [English] Permalink Public
This sheet shares what is constipation, and ways to prevent and manage constipation. (English) Colour
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265422Preventing 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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265492Butting 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
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265982Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
General hospital and unit information for families that are visiting patients in the CSICU. (English) Black & White
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265997Caring 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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266284Preparing 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
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