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What if I Can't Get in for my Dialysis? [English] Permalink Public

Sometimes emergencies happen and you can't come for dialysis. This pamphlet provides some tips and advice for kidney patients on what to do to mitigate the consequences. (English) Colour

Dialysis and Care of Your Fistula/Graft [English] Permalink Public

Caring for your fistula or graft is an important part of a kidney patient's disease management. This pamphlet provides information on keeping one's fistula/graft clean, and what to do before and after dialysis. (English) Colour

What is a Transfusion? [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains what a transfusion is, what can be transfused, and what the associated risks are. (English) Black & White

Persantine Exercise Tolerance (Ridge Meadows Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The Persantine MPI Stress Test is to provide a method of checking for impaired blood flow to the heart muscle. This pamphlet provides information on the reasons for the test and the special preparations required before and after the test. (English) Black & White

Clean Hands Save Lives - Help Fight the Spread of Infection (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains the importance for both healthcare workers and visitors of keeping their hands clean when examining or providing care for a patient. (English) Colour

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English (254374), Punjabi (254490)

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Burnaby Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication, family spokesperson, deciding about care, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Colour

Concerned About Quality of Care - Let Us Know [English] Permalink Public

The establishment of Patient Care Quality Offices allows people to voice their concerns or complaints and provide feedback. This pamphlet contains information on how the office works and relevant contact numbers. (English) Colour

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English (280251), Vietnamese (262997), Korean (262998), Chinese - Traditional (262999), Farsi (264232), Punjabi (264233), French (264001), Chinese - Simplified (264002), Tagalog (264003), German (264004), Spanish (264252), Russian (264251), Hindi (264249), Nepali (264250), English (266093)

Healthy Heart Program (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Healthy Heart is a prevention program for people with two or more risk factors; a rehabilitation program for people with a heart condition, and a maintenance program for people who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle after their rehab has ended. (English) Colour

Understanding Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet is meant to help you understand cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). ‘Cardio’ means heart. ‘Pulmonary’ means lungs. ‘Resuscitation’ means to try and restart a person’s heart beat and breathing when they stop (often called ‘CPR’). A person is given CPR when they have a “cardiac arrest”. NOTE TO STAFF: Order directly from STORES. (English) Colour

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English, Punjabi (255704), Chinese - Traditional (255618)

Your Guide to Reducing Falls and Injuries in Hospital (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

As a patient in the hospital, you are at risk for falling. Here are some ways you, your family, and friends can help reduce your risk of falling and getting hurt. (English) Colour

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English (255426), Chinese - Simplified (265807), Chinese - Traditional (265808), Punjabi (265809)