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Neck Surgery (Cervical Spine Surgery) (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] 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. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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5 Questions To Ask About Your Medications [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

5 questions to help patients and caregivers start a conversation about medications to improve communications with their health care provider. Part of medication safety in Fraser Health. (Chinese - Traditional)

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https://www.ismp-canada.org/download/MedRec/5quest...

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Pacemakers [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart beat at the right rate. When needed, it sends an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat. (Chinese - Traditional)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Pacemaker%20-%20...

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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (or ICD, sounds like ‘eye-see-dee’) is a small electronic device that constantly checks your heart rate and rhythm. It looks for any sudden changes that can cause sudden death. When needed, it can either send an electrical impulse to your heart to trigger a heartbeat or send an electrical shock to trigger the heart rhythm back to normal. (Chinese - Traditional)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Implantable%20Ca...

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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a small electronic device used to treat heart failure. It delivers tiny amounts of electrical impulses to the heart causing both ventricles to pump together in a coordinated way. There are 2 types of these devices: a CRT pacemaker (CRT-P) and a CRT defibrillator (CRT-D). Both can send an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat when needed. A CRT-D can also deliver a life-saving shock to return the heart rhythm back to normal. (Chinese - Traditional)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Cardiac%20Resync...

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Make Your Home Safe for Care Workers [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

This information sheet from WorkSafeBC outlines what you should do to make your home safe for care workers who come into your home. (Chinese - Traditional)

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https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-saf...

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Candida auris (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Candida auris (or C. auris, say can-dee-da ow-ris) is a type of multi-drug resistant fungus. It was discovered in 2009 and has quickly spread to many countries. The medicines commonly used to treat other Candida infections often don’t work for this type of Candida (multi-drug resistant). It can cause serious infections that are difficult to treat. The factsheet describes the risks and actions to take to prevent the spread. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) (Child) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child. Audio available (Chinese - Traditional)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=7...

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BC Seniors' Guide, 11th edition [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

To order a free print copy of the BC Seniors' Guide, contact the Office of the Seniors Advocate, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call toll-free: 1-877-952-3181 In Victoria, call: 250-952-3181 (Chinese - Traditional)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/a...

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Talking to Children About Medical Assistance in Dying [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Many parents and caregivers wonder how best to talk to their children about death and dying. It can be especially challenging when someone in their life chooses Medical Assistance in Dying or MAiD. While every family has their own way of talking with each other, use this as a guide to help you talk to your children. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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