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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery (Delta Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information on what you should do before, on the day of, and following surgery. There are also instructions on how to deal with pain and the type of permitted activities. (English) Black & White

Tri-Cities Community Services for Parents (Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam) [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet listing contact numbers for community resources within the tri-cities area for parents, including public health nursing, immunization, speech/language services, and family resources. (English) Colour

Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) [English] Permalink Public

ECP is a very strong birth control pill that may prevent ovulation (release of an egg) or prevent the egg from implanting in the womb. Taking ECP is safe, easy to use and effective if taken within 120 hours of having unprotected sex. (Plan B, Contingency One, Next Choice, NorLeveo, Option 2) (English) Colour

Kids and Thirst (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Includes information on how much milk your child needs in a day, why iron is important in your child's diet, and what drinks you should not give your child. (English) Colour

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Diabetes and Pregnancy (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains this type of diabetes, how to care for yourself during your pregnancy, why it is important for both you and your baby, includes food and activity log, and includes my urine ketones and blood sugar log. For pregnant women attending the Diabetes and Pregnancy Clinic at Royal Columbian Hospital. (English) Colour

Bronchiolitis [English] Permalink Public

Bronchiolitis (sounds like bron-kee-oh-lie-tis) is an infection of the bronchioles. Bronchioles (sounds like bron-kee-ohls) are tiny branches of breathing tubes in the lungs. This is a common infection in young children (up to 2 years of age). Some children can get so sick that they are admitted to the hospital because of trouble breathing. (English) Colour

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Colonoscopy / Polypectomy [English] Permalink Public

This procedure permits examination of the lining of the large intestine. Many areas may be sampled by taking small pinhead sized biopsies for microscopic examination. A polypectomy is removal of a polyp (extra tissue) from the bowel. This pamphlet will provide you with all relevant information regarding the procedure to be performed. (English) Black & White

Elective General or Urology Surgery (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information on how to prepare and what to expect when undergoing general or urological surgery. (English) Black & White

Spinal or Epidural Anesthesia Discharge Instructions [English] Permalink Public

Spinal or epidural anesthesia is an injection of painkilling drugs into the space around the spinal cord. If you have had spinal or epidural anesthesia, the effects can persist for many hours. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/ED/ED.900.Sp46.pdf

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At Home After Scrotal Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Post-operative discharge instructions for patients who have undergone scrotal surgery. (English) Colour