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Cuts, Scrapes, and other Wounds (Suture Care) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have had an injury causing a break in your skin. This is called a wound. (English) Colour

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Wound care (Child) [English] Permalink Public

How was the wound repaired? Caring for a wound with stitches (regular or dissolving) or staples; Washing the wound;Bathing; Removing stitches or staples; Caring for a wound treated with glue; Caring for your child’s wound treated with adhesive strips (Steri-strips); When to see a doctor; Taking care of your child’s scar after the wound has healed; Key points. Audio availble. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Caring for Your Wound Using RENASYS™ GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This therapy is a way of treating your wound. It works by creating a vacuum effect (negative pressure) on the surface of your wound. Before you leave the hospital, a nurse teaches you how to look after your wound and the machine. (English) Colour

Burn Injuries: Helping Families Cope (Child) [English] Permalink Public

When your child suffers a burn injury, you and your family may experience emotional, social and financial stress. This pamphlet gives answers to some common questions you may have about how to cope with the stress of your child’s initial stages of burn treatment. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Burn Injury: Information for Parents with a Child Staying at the Hospital [English] Permalink Public

This brochure gives information for parents of a child that needs to stay at the hospital to be treated for a burn injury. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Suture Removal: How to take out stitches (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Step by step instructions on how to remove stitches (sutures), what to expect, caring for the wound after stitches are removed, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Caring for Your Incision using Vacuum Assisted Closure™Therapy With a Prevena Dressing [English] Permalink Public

Caring for Your Incision using Vacuum Assisted Closure™Therapy With a Prevena Dressing provides information on the use of the device, what to do, what not to do, how to trouble shoot, and when to seek medical attention when at home after the surgery. (English) Colour

Diabetic Foot Ulcers: How to keep your feet healthy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information of what to do to promote wound healing and to reduce your risk for recurrent once your diabetic foot ulcer has healed. (English) Colour

Doing Dressing Changes at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet describes how to care for your wound in between scheduled home health nursing visits. Your doctor or your home health nurse will advise you on how often the dressing should be changed. (English) Colour

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Preventing Pressure Injuries booklet [English] Permalink Public

Information about preventing pressure injuries also know pressure ulcer, a pressure sore, or bed sore. Pressure injuries can have a dangerous effect on your health and quality of life. This booklet will give you information about pressure injuries: what they are, how to recognize early warning signs, and how to prevent them. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FO/FO.650.P928.pdf