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Vaginal Pessary: Living with and caring for a vaginal pessary [English] Permalink Public
A pessary is a removable device made out of medical grade silicone. It is placed in the vagina to support the bladder, uterus and/or rectum. A pessary can help women who have difficulty employing their bladders or who leak urine. The brochure explains living and caring for a vaginal pessary. (English) Black & White
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264143Have you checked your skin today? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Reminder card for people taking transplant medications to regularly check their skin for changes. Transplant medications can increase the chances of getting skin cancer. (English) Colour
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264400Continence Clinic (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Incontinence (sounds like ‘in-kon-tin-en-s’) is when you accidently leak urine (pee) or stool (poop).You cannot control or stop the leaking. (English) Colour
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255036Step by Step Guide through the Kidney Transplant Process [English] Permalink Public
Kidney transplantation is one treatment option for kidney disease. A kidney transplant can offer freedom from dialysis, improved physical and mental health, a better quality of life, and an increased lifespan. (English)
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Finding a Donor [English] Permalink Public
Finding a living donor at an early stage of your kidney disease may allow you to avoid dialysis completely. Without a living donor, you must be on dialysis before you are placed on the transplant wait list. Waiting for a kidney transplant from a deceased donor may take many years. (English)
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Step by Step Guide for Living Kidney Donors [English] Permalink Public
There are many reasons why a transplant from a living donor may be the best option for a patient. Transplant outcomes are generally better with kidneys from living donors than for kidneys from deceased donors. With careful planning, a patient can avoid the need for dialysis and go straight to transplant from a living donor. (English)
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Prevent Bladder Infections Poster [English] Permalink Public
Poster that describes the hygiene steps needed to prevent bladder infections (English) Colour
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266285Placing a Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter [English] Permalink Public
Describes how to care for yourself after a peritoneal dialysis catheter has been put in place either in the Peritoneal Dialysis Unit or the Operating Room. (English) Colour
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267488Keeping Your Bladder Healthy [English] Permalink Public
Do you leak pee (urine) when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or lift things? Do you have to rush to the toilet? If the muscles that help you pee are not working well, you can leak urine. Read about different ways to help you stop leaking urine. (English) Colour
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267334Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions (Large Text Version) [English] Permalink Public
Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. This 4 page version is for those with vision challenges. Also available in a 2 page version with smaller text size (#267483). (English) Colour
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