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Having Surgery? NSQIP staff may call you after surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

To help us continually improve the care we provide, Fraser Health hospitals have joined the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP), an internationally recognized program, assessing how well our B.C. patients do after surgery, compared to similar patients treated at other hospitals across Canada and in the United States. (English) Colour

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Exercise Guide for Hip Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public

You are about to have hip replacement surgery. People who prepare for surgery and take an active role in their care can recover in less time and with less pain. This guide has general information along with tips and goals for exercising before and after surgery. (English)

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Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning before Surgery [English] Permalink Public

When you clean your skin before surgery, you help reduce the chances of getting an infection. This sheet provides information on steps for cleaning your skin. (English) Colour

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Bowel Surgery: Helping you prepare for your surgery and recovery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

NOTE: This booklet is archived, and is replaced with the booklet, Bowel Surgery. Please see the link, https://patienteduc.fraserhealth.ca/permalink/255631 or search #265589 in the catalogue. Thank you! (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Preventing a Urinary Tract Infection After Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A urinary tract infection (or U.T.I.) is when bacteria or germs enter the urinary tract and cause an infection. This is post-discharge instruction on how to prevent a Urinary Tract Infection following surgery. (English) Colour

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having a procedure to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour

Artery Bypass Surgery - Lower Limb (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) on an artery in your lower body. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The smaller arteries that carry blood from your aorta out to your arms and legs are called ‘peripheral’ arteries. (English) Colour

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Open Repair (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Ridge Meadows Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour