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Information for patients having an MRI Scan [English] Permalink Public

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is the name given to a technique which builds up pictures of an internal cross section of the part of the body under investigation. This booklet describes how the MRI is done and how to prepare yourself (English)

URL:

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/EC/EC.580.I54.pdf

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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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http://www.bcrenal.ca/Documents/Diabetes%20Kidney-...

Added Care or Service from Outside Providers (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Guidelines for Hiring Independent Service Providers to work in Fraser Health Facilities. We provide everyone in our care with the health care they need. Sometimes, though, a person wants added care or services that we do not offer. This pamphlet explains the responsibilities involved and the steps for requesting an Independent Service Provider. (English) Colour

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

Psychiatric High Acuity Unit (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for the patients admitted to the Psychiatric High Acuity Unit at Royal Columbian Hospital. (English) Colour

Minor (Open) Hernia Repair - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Describes the surgery and care at home for the repair of groin hernia (inguinal or femoral), belly button hernia (umbilical), or a hernia related to a previous surgery (incisional). Replaces # 265496 (English) Colour

Looking after your Feeding Tube at Home - Mic-Key Gastrostomy Tube [English] Permalink Public

This is a guidebook for you and your caregivers. It includes step by step instructions for caring for your skin and base, checking the balloon, and dealing with possible problems. Made especially for clients of Health Services for Community Living. (English) Colour

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Activac [English] Permalink Public

Explains therapy and trouble shooting for the patient transitioning from acute care to community care with a Activac device. (English)

URL:

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem4034

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy PICO [English] Permalink Public

For patients with Incisional dressing PICO (English)

URL:

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem4035