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Anti-platelet Medicine: ticagrelor (Brilinta®) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Patient information on ticagrelar (Brilinta®) and antiplatelet medicine that lowers the chance of having another heart attack, and prevents blood clots inside stents. (English) Colour

Community Resource Guide for Seniors (Langley) [English] Permalink Public

This resource guide was developed by Seniors’ Langley Integrated Network of Care in response to requests from seniors. Seniors asked for a listing of resources available in Langley, and a single phone number (found on the front of this guide) to help them find services when needed. (English) Colour

Your Heart Surgery Journey – Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describes how the open heart surgery is done and what to expect right after and for the first few days after surgery. Depending on the type of surgery, you also get one of these booklets: After Heart Bypass Surgery, After Heart Bypass and Valve Surgery, After Heart Valve Surgery and/or Aneurysm Repair. (English) Colour

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Feeding Your Baby When Supplementing is Needed (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Sometimes there are medical reasons for babies needing more milk than mothers can make in the first days after birth. We call it ‘medical supplementation’. This is often needed because the baby has a low sugar level in their blood (low blood sugar), they are not gaining weight as expected, or they have been born premature. Think of this added milk as ‘medicine’ for your baby. (English) Colour

When Staying In Assisted Living Is No Longer An Option - Moving from Assisted Living to a Care Home (Fraser Health) [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.

FOR USE BY HOME HEALTH AND ASSISTED LIVING CLINICIANS ONLY. Going From Assisted Living to Long Term Care. This booklet outlines the services available in long term care facilities and how placement decisions are based. (English) Colour

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) A Guide to Support People Requesting MAiD [English] Permalink Public

This guide answers questions you and your loved ones might have after considering MAiD. It also gives information about what to do or think about in the days before MAiD happens. (English) Colour

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Nasogastric Tube Feeding - A Guide for Parents [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about how to feed your child through their nasogastric (NG) tube feedings and how to take care of the equipment. This booklet also tells you what problems to look out for and what to do if they come up. (English) Colour

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)

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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