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Welcome to the Hospital - Care Journal for Patients and Families (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives you information to help you during your hospital stay. Use this booklet to record treatments, tests, and results. It is also a place where you can write down questions or concerns so you can remember to talk to us about them. (English) Colour

This booklet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: Introduction to Welcome to the Hospital - Care Journal for Patients and Families (264554).

Living with Lung Conditions [English] Permalink Public

Living with a lung conditioning through education and physical conditioning (English)

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Disconnecting Your Elastomeric Infusor™ from an Implanted Venous Access Device (IVAD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

At the end of your chemotherapy appointment, we tell you the date and approximate time your Infusor™ will be finished. The Infusor™ is finished when the balloon inside the Infusor™ is empty (deflated). This booklet walks you through the steps for disconnecting the Infusor™ from your Implanted Venous Access Device (IVAD). (English) Colour

Pain and Ways to Manage It (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Pain is an unpleasant feeling or sensation. Pain can come from any part of your body. It can be sharp or dull. Pain can come and go or be constant. You may feel pain in one part of your body or you may feel pain all over, such as when you have the flu. This booklet describes various types of pain, various ways to manage your pain including medications, what to watch for, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Outpatient Clinic Antibiotic Intravenous Therapy (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection that is best treated with antibiotics given through an intravenous. This pamphlet gives you information about coming in to the hospital as an outpatient for antibiotic therapy on days, evenings, and weekends. It also describes how to care for your saline lock at home. (English) Colour

Disconnecting Your Elastomeric Infusor™ from a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

At the end of your chemotherapy appointment, we tell you the date and approximate time your Infusor™ will be finished. The Infusor™ is finished when the balloon inside the Infusor™ is empty (deflated). This booklet walks you through the steps for disconnecting the Infusor™ from your Implanted Venous Access Device (PICC). (English) Colour

Carbohydrate Counting: Advanced [English] Permalink Public

Carbohydrate (or carbs) is the nutrient with the greatest effect on your blood sugar level. “Carbohydrate counting” is way of keeping track or counting how much carbohydrates you are eating to help manage your blood sugars. This booklet helps you match your insulin dose with the amount of carbohydrate in your meals and snacks. Only use this booklet under the direction of a Diabetes Educator or Dietitian. (English) Colour

When You Have a High Output Ostomy [English] Permalink Public

Nutrition tips for people who have a high output ostomy. (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

Welcome to 3 West Medicine Unit: Take part in your care (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A medical unit is an area in the hospital where we treat illnesses and health conditions. Learn how you and your essential care partners can take an active part in your care. Help us make sure your hospital stay is only as long as it needs to be. (English) Colour