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Surgical Day Care (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information for families and visitors on the Surgical Day Care (SDC) at Langley Memorial Hospital. Routines and procedures to follow while at SDC are outlined to ensure that the nursing staff can provide care without interruption. (English) Colour

Open Cholecystectomy (Langley Memorial Hospital) (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

An open cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder using the more traditional procedure of removing it through an abdominal incision. This brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour

Laparoscopic (MIS) Colon Resection (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A laparoscopic colon resection is the surgical removal of a piece of large bowel. With laparoscopic or MIS (Minimally Invasive) surgical procedures, surgeons use small keyhole incisions and fiberoptic lighting to employ cameras and long specialized instrumentation to complete the surgery. As well as procedure details, this brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour

Laparoscopic (MIS) Urology Surgery (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Laparoscopic urology surgery usually involves the removal of a kidney or the adrenal gland, or reconstruction of the renal pelvis. With laparoscopic or MIS (Minimally Invasive) surgical procedures, surgeons use small keyhole incisions and fiberoptic lighting to employ cameras and long specialized instrumentation to complete the surgery. As well as procedure details, this brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour

Why the Wait? (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet discusses the procedures involved in accessing Emergency Department services at Surrey Memorial Hospital, and what you can do as a patient or family member to assist in making this process run smoothly. (English) Colour

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English (254507), Punjabi (255874)

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

Information for patients and families (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This sheet briefly describes when Burnaby Hospital might relocate existing patients recovering well to another hospital within the Fraser Health region. Rarely, we need to move a patient to accommodate another patient with a more acute, emergency condition. (English) Colour

Psychiatric In-Patient Unit (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides an overview of general information about the unit and the psychiatric services provided to support your treatment and care. (English) Colour

Rat Prevention and Control [English] Permalink Public

Rats can be both a serious pest and a cause for public health concern. They carry and transmit disease, and they bite people and pets if provoked. This pamphlet contains extensive information on how to identify and to detect rats and rat activity, and how to rat-proof your home to help control and reduce rat population. (English) Black & White

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English (261305), Chinese - Traditional (262282), Farsi (262283), Hindi (262278), Korean (262279), Punjabi (262280), Vietnamese (262281)

Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Services [English] Permalink Public

We assess, treat, and educate youth and adults who live with intellectual disabilities and a mental illness. The person might also struggle with complex behavioural challenges. We offer our services to anyone living in the Lower Mainland to Hope and Boston Bar as well as up the Sunshine Coast to Bella Bella and Bella Coola. (English) Colour