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Colon Screening Program Package [English] Permalink Public
Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.
This package has forms, resources and additional information on colon cancer screening. (English) Colour
This factsheet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: Before AND After Procedural Sedation (Adult) (254259), Preparing For a Colonoscopy (Bowel Cleansing) (267275), Colonoscopy (external), Colon Screening (external).
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268083Colposcopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A colposcopy is a medical diagnostic procedure to examine a view of the cervix and the tissues of the vagina and vulva. Any lesions that are present in these areas have discernible characteristics which can be detected through the examination. (English) Black & White
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104770Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning before Surgery [English] Permalink Public
When you clean your skin before surgery, you help reduce the chances of getting an infection. This sheet provides information on steps for cleaning your skin. (English) Colour
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English (265289), Chinese - Simplified (265804), Chinese - Traditional (265805), Punjabi (265806)
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265289Healthy habits when at risk for lymphedema [English] Permalink Public
A handout for people who have had breast surgery or radiation and need more information about how to prevent arm swelling (lymphedema). (English) Colour
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262609Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour
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257679Neck Surgery (Cervical Spine Surgery) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) on the neck - the cervical part of your spine. This surgery is usually done to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve or the spinal cord. (English) Colour
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English (265609), Chinese - Simplified (266514), Chinese - Traditional (266513), Punjabi (266512)
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265609Cerebral Aneurysm Repair: Endovascular Approach Your Procedure and Recovery at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
What is a cerebral aneurysm? Cerebral means brain. An aneurysm (say ann-yer-iz-uhm) is a bulge, or balloon-like swelling, in the wall of an artery in the brain. With the pressure from the blood pumping, the weak part balloons out. If left, it could expand to the point of bursting. (English) Colour
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265605Cranioplasty: Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Cranioplasty (say krane-ee-oh-plas-tee) is the repair of a bone defect or deformity in the skull from previous operation or injury. (English) Colour
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265610Carotid Artery Surgery - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery to remove plaque (say plak) of fat and other deposits blocking your carotid artery. Your carotid artery is the main artery in your neck that supplies blood to your brain. These deposits could break free and flow into the brain causing a stroke or mini stroke. (English) Colour
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265646Angioplasty and Stenting: Lower Body - Your Procedure and Recovery at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You are having procedure to open blocked arteries that supply blood to your legs. Angioplasty (say an-gee-oh-plas-tee) uses a medical ‘balloon’ to make the artery larger. A stent is a small tube reinforced with wire that keeps the artery open. (English) Colour
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