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After Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy, or ESWL, refers to a procedure used to treat patients with kidney stones, prostate and urinary tract conditions. Acoustic shock waves break kidney stones into tiny pieces that are then passed in the urine. This factsheet provides instructions on what to do to encourage these tiny pieces to be flushed from your system. (English) Black & White

Your Medication Plan for Sick Days [English] Permalink Public

Following this plan should help to keep you from getting sicker and coming to hospital. This plan tells you which medications to stop on sick days. (English) Colour

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Constipation [English] Permalink Public

This sheet shares what is constipation, and ways to prevent and manage constipation. (English) Colour

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Diabetes Journal [English] Permalink Public

A journal for tracking your blood sugar levels before and after meals. (English) Colour

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Sepsis - Information for patients and families [English] Permalink Public

This document provides an overview on sepsis: what it is, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, treatments, and prevention. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FF/FF.110.S47.pdf

7 Day Meal Plan for Diabetes - 45 gram Carbohydrate [English] Permalink Public

This meal plan has ideas for meals that each have 45 grams of carbohydrate. This resource is helpful for people with diabetes. (English) Colour

Safety Starts With Me: 5 STEPS to Keep Safe while in the Hospital [English] Permalink Public

While you are in the hospital, your care and safety is our top priority. You, your family, and friends play an important role in keeping you safe. Here are 5 simple steps to make your hospital stay as safe and positive as possible. (English) Colour

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Carbohydrate Counting: Advanced [English] Permalink Public

Carbohydrate (or carbs) is the nutrient with the greatest effect on your blood sugar level. “Carbohydrate counting” is way of keeping track or counting how much carbohydrates you are eating to help manage your blood sugars. This booklet helps you match your insulin dose with the amount of carbohydrate in your meals and snacks. Only use this booklet under the direction of a Diabetes Educator or Dietitian. (English) Colour

South Asian Meal Plan for Diabetes - 30 gram Carbohydrate [English] Permalink Public

This meal plan has ideas for meals that each have 30 grams of carbohydrates. Meals are made from typical South Asian foods. This resource is helpful for people with diabetes who enjoy South Asian foods. (English) Colour

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P.A.T.H. UNIT / Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (Mission Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Our unit provides an environment that promotes your strengths and abilities. The team works with you and your family to develop a plan for your care that is based on your needs. To help you maintain your well-being, we support you to be as mobile as possible, do much of your own personal care, get up for meals, dress in your own clothes. (English) Colour