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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose) [English] Permalink Public

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose is less than 4.0 mmol/L. This 2 page teaching tool is for people with diabetes who take insulin or some types of diabetes pills which puts them at risk for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) (English) Colour

Insulin Injection Using One Type of Insulin [English] Permalink Public

Information and instructions on the preparation and storage of insulin when injecting one type of insulin. (English) Colour

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Insulin Injection Using Two Types of Insulin [English] Permalink Public

Information and instructions on the preparation and storage of insulin when injecting two types of insulin. (English) Colour

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Out of Harm's Way [English] Permalink Public

Fraser Health views addiction as a public health problem that needs a public health response. This introduction to Fraser Health's Mental Health and Addictions services details the benefits of promoting health and wellness and harm reduction. (English) Colour

HD Nutrition Labs and What They Mean [English] Permalink Under Revision

This hemodialysis worksheet table outlines the type of lab test, target levels, major food sources, and what you should do to avoid the side effects of either high or low lab values. (English) Colour

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PD Nutrition Labs and What They Mean [English] Permalink Public

This peritoneal dialysis worksheet table outlines the type of lab test, target levels, major food sources, and what you should do to avoid the side effects of either high or low lab values. (English) Black & White

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Stellate Ganglion Block in the Pain Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre, Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A stellate ganglion block is an injection into the bundle of nerves (the ‘stellate ganglion’) that carry signals from the arms to the brain. Provided at the Pain Management Clinic. (English) Colour

Celiac Plexus Block in the Pain Clinic (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The celiac plexus is a complex network of nerves located in the abdomen. An injection into this area is performed to control pain caused from abdominal and pancreatic cancers. This pamphlet provides additional information including how the injection is done, the associated benefits, and potential risks and side effects. (English) Colour

Epidural Steroid Blocks: Caudal, Cervical, Thoracic, or Lumbar in the Pain Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre, Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

An epidural steroid block is an injection of a steroid into the epidural space. The epidural space is located just above the spinal cord, surrounded by a sac of fluid. Provided at the Pain Management Clinic. (English) Colour

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) [English] Permalink Public

A PICC is a soft flexible hollow tube that is inserted into a vein either above or slightly below the elbow with the tip placed into a large central vein. This type of catheter provides greater comfort for the patient, allowing for the delivery of fluid directly into a vein and avoiding repeated needle insertions. This pamphlet provides all the information one will need to manage the care of the catheter. (English)

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