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Fluoroscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Under Revision

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

Catalogue Number:
262637
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Radiofrequency Lesioning (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Radiofrequency lesioning is a treatment for pain that uses special needles to send radio waves (heat) along a nerve. This procedure works for 70-80% of patients and pain relief may last 3-18 months. (English) Colour

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255837
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Soothing the Pain of Childbirth (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Pain is a normal, healthy part of labour. This pamphlet explains the reasons behind the pain, management strategies to deal with labour pain, and types of pain-relieving medication available to those who choose this option. (English) Black & White

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252572
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Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) [English] Permalink Public

Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) involves the insertion of an IV with a pump attached that allows a patient to self-administer a small dosage of pain medicine on an as needed basis. (English) Black & White

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252934
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Managing Your Pain with Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) [English] Permalink Public

Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) involves the insertion of an IV with a pump attached that allows a patient to self-administer a small dosage of pain medicine on an as needed basis. (English) Black & White

Catalogue Number:
254546
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Abdominal Pain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Your abdomen extends from below your chest to your groin. Some people call it the stomach, but your abdomen contains many other important organs. Pain in the abdomen can come from any one of these organs. The pain may start somewhere else, such as your chest. Severe pain does not always mean it is a serious problem. However, mild pain does not always mean the problem is not serious. (English) Colour

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254290
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Angina Chest Pain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We have determined that your chest pain is coming from your heart. This is called angina (sounds like ann-j-eye-na). Angina is caused by not enough oxygen getting to your heart muscle. (English) Colour

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253981
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Bladder Infection (Urinary Tract Infection) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection in your bladder. A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (or UTI). This infection is most often caused by bacteria travelling up the urethra into the bladder. (English) Colour

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254255
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Cellulitis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection of the deepest layer of your skin. This is called cellulitis (sounds like sell-u-li-tis). It is usually caused by bacteria. (English) Colour

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254268
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Chest Pain - Non-Cardiac (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Pain in your chest can be scary but is does not always mean you are having a heart attack. We have done some tests and determined your chest pain is not coming from your heart. (English) Colour

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253986
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