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Delirium in the Critical Care Patient [English] Permalink Public

Delirium is a state of confusion and happens often to people in critical care. This pamphlet describes delirium, why it happens, who are more likely to get delirium, how we treat it when it happens, and how essential care partners can help. (English) Colour

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Swallowing Problems (Dysphagia) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Some people have problems swallowing when eating solid food and/or drinking liquids. When you have trouble swallowing, we call it ‘dysphagia’ (sounds like dis-fay-jah). (English) Colour

Handling Hazardous Drugs and Waste at Home - Home Health (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Some medications are good for you but can harm your skin if you touch them. You also need to be careful with your body fluids and waste while you are taking these drugs. Learn how to keep yourself and others safe when handling and taking these medications, and cleaning up bodily fluids and waste. (English) Colour

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Subcutaneous Immune Globulin (SCIg) Home Infusion Program (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

In our blood, we have white blood cells and antibodies. Antibodies are special proteins called immune globulin (Ig). Together, they find and destroy germs such as bacteria and viruses, protecting our bodies from infection. Sometimes our natural antibodies are not enough to fight the infection. Immune globulin is often given to people whose bodies cannot make their own antibodies properly. (English) Colour

P.A.T.H. UNIT / Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (Mission Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Our unit provides an environment that promotes your strengths and abilities. The team works with you and your family to develop a plan for your care that is based on your needs. To help you maintain your well-being, we support you to be as mobile as possible, do much of your own personal care, get up for meals, dress in your own clothes. (English) Colour

Pediatric Outpatient Services (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

For parents of children who are returning to Langley Memorial Hospital after an Emergency or inpatient hospital stay. (English) Colour

Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIg) - Common Questions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

In our blood, we have white blood cells and antibodies. Antibodies are special proteins called immune globulin (Ig). Together, they find and destroy germs such as bacteria and viruses, protecting our bodies from infection. Sometimes our natural antibodies are not enough to fight the infection. Immune globulin is often given to people whose bodies cannot make their own antibodies properly. (English) Colour

Scented Products: How we can make our environment safe (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information about scented products in the workplace including the meaning by scent-free, health problems, and resources. (English) Colour

Public Health Resources for Parents (Chilliwack) [English] Permalink Public

Information on public health resources and support for newly pregnant and new parents. (English) Colour

Preventing Infections in Long-Term Care [English] Permalink Public

Information on how to prevent infections in long-term care. (English) Colour