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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

Instructions & Diary After a Pain Management Treatment (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet contains a diary in tabular form allowing you to track your pain level following an injection for pain relief. (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

Medial and Lateral Branch Block (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Under Revision

This is a pain management procedure that involves an injection of a local anesthetic onto the nerves of the spinal joints. The purpose is to help diagnose the cause and location of the pain, as well as providing pain relief. (English) Colour

Fluoroscopy (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Fluoroscopy is a continuous x-ray that is passed through the part of the body the doctor or nurse practitioner needs to treat. This pamphlet provides information on what to expect, as well as a detailed map on where to find the pain management clinic. (English) Colour

Wheelchair Acquisition (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

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.

This pamphlet provides information on factors to consider when acquiring a wheelchair, including the selection process and payment options. (English) Colour

General Instructions - Post-op Discharge Instructions (Mission Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides more general information for discharged post-operative patients. This covers such areas as permitted activities, dressing care, and when to follow up with your family doctor or surgeon. (English) Colour

Excision of Pilonidal Sinus (and/or Abscess) (Mission Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information on what a pilonidal is, how it is excised (removed), wound care, and what activities are permitted. (English) Colour

Physiotherapy after Thoracic Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This resource describes the course of physiotherapy required following thoracic surgery. The information includes what to expect during your hospital stay and after you go home, breathing and arm exercises, and the importance of correct posture. (English) Colour

Kla-how-eya Healing Place (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet about Kla-how-eya Healing Place which provides culturally safe, holistic and accessible quality care for Aboriginal people of all ages and their families in Fraser Health communities who have difficulty finding regular doctor’s care. (English) Colour