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Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why it is important to prevent this infection from spreading to other patients in the hospital, or to your friends and family when you go home. (English) Colour

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Colposcopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A colposcopy is a medical diagnostic procedure to examine a view of the cervix and the tissues of the vagina and vulva. Any lesions that are present in these areas have discernible characteristics which can be detected through the examination. (English) Black & White

Amniocentesis [English] Permalink Public

We do an amniocentesis (say am-nee-oh-sen-tee-sis) to take a small sample of the fluid that surrounds your baby in the womb (uterus). Many people refer to this test as an “amnio”. This sheet reviews the reasons for having an amnio, the risks, and the way we do the test. It also includes how to care for yourself afterwards, what to watch for, and who to call with concerns. (English) Colour

Clean Hands Protect Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

This is a one page handout that is intended for parents of infants in the NICU to communicate the importance of hand hygiene in keeping their baby safe. (English) Colour

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Car Seat Safety - Choosing a safe car seat for your new baby and using the car seat correctly (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Using a car seat properly can save your baby’s life. Studies show that using a car seat reduces the risk of death or serious injury from a car crash. Choosing the right car seat and ensuring that your baby is properly positioned in the car seat for every trip is very important. This tool will help you: • decide if your car seat is safe for your baby • position your baby in a car seat (English) Colour

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Jaundice in Newborns [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview on jaundice including signs and symptoms, complications, treatment, prevention, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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

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HYPOthermia Therapy (Cooling Therapy) [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.

We are treating your baby with a therapy called hypothermia or cooling. This is because your baby is showing signs that they may have Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Here we use the term “asphyxia” (say ah-s-fix-ee-ya). The sheet explains this cooling therapy. (English) Colour

NORMOthermia Therapy [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.

We are treating your baby with a therapy called normothermia. This is because your baby is showing signs that they may have Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Here we use the term “asphyxia” (say ah-s-fix-ee-ya). The sheet explains the therapy. (English) Colour

Welcome to Kindergarten (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A handout for parents of Kindergarten students starting in the Public School system. (English) Colour

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Feeding Your Baby - Information to help with decisions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on the benefits to breastfeed your baby including resources and using formula. (English) Colour

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