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Cystoscopy [English] Permalink Public

Cystoscopy is a procedure used to see inside your urinary bladder; the tube that carries urine from your bladder to the outside of your body. This pamphlet contains instructions to follow after this procedure and when to contact a doctor. (English) Black & White

Selective Nerve Root Block in the Pain Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A selective nerve root block, sometimes called a nerve block, is a procedure used to find out the cause of nerve root pain in the low back, leg, neck, or upper back. It is also used to help relieve pain. Provided at the Pain Management Clinic. (English) Colour

Constipation Caused by Pain Medicine (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Some pain medicines can cause mild to severe constipation in some people. Making some diet changes might help. Provided at the Pain Management Clinic. (English) Colour

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Cataract Surgery Discharge Instructions With an Intraocular Lens Implant (Dr. Yu) [English] Permalink Under Revision

This pamphlet contains information about cataract removal with an intraocular lens implant. (English) Black & White

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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Cataract Surgery - Discharge Instructions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Following any operation on your eye, special attention is required to ensure a successful recovery at home. This sheet contains information on the use of an eye patch and eye drops, and permitted activities. (English) Black & White

Chronic Pain Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Our approach to managing chronic pain is to teach you how to care for yourself (called self-management). We offer education in individual or group settings. Classes focus on ways to improve your daily life and manage your pain. (English) Colour

Outpatient Clinic Antibiotic Intravenous Therapy (Mission Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection that is best treated with antibiotics given through an intravenous. This pamphlet gives you information about coming in to the hospital as an outpatient for antibiotic therapy on days, evenings, and weekends. It also describes how to care for your saline lock at home. (English) Black & White

Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour

Butting Out For Safer Surgery [English] Permalink Public

The longer you go without smoking before surgery, the greater the benefits and the less chances of complications after surgery. This pamphlet explains how smoking can affect your recovery, the advantages of quitting, and the free services available to help you quit smoking. (English) Black & White