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Cardioversion [English] Permalink Public

Cardioversion (sounds like kar-dee-oh-ver-shun) is a medical procedure that treats a heart rhythm problem. It is used to restore a fast or irregular heartbeat back to the normal rhythm. Common heart rhythm problems treated with cardioversion include atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Cardioversion%20...

Safer Sleep for My Baby [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet on making a safe sleep plan for your baby. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/sa...

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Screening for Newborn Heart Problems (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

One of the things that your baby will have before you are sent home is a screen for heart problems. The type of heart problems your baby is being screened for are called Critical Congenital Heart Disease, a group of heart defects that babies are born with. (English) Colour

Fentanyl Patches: How to use safely (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet reviews the safe use of fentanyl patches including how and whereto apply, side effects, when to call for assistance, and safety tips. (English) Colour

Healthy Eating Guidelines For Your Vegetarian Baby: 6 - 12 Months [English] Permalink Public

The word vegetarian means different things to different people. Lactoovo vegetarians don’t eat meat, fish, seafood and poultry, but will have dairy products and eggs. Vegans are vegetarians who avoid all animal foods. With special planning, vegetarian diets can be healthy for all ages, including babies. (English)

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Anterior / Posterior Repair: Vaginal Approach (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This is a surgical repair of your pelvic floor. This factsheet provides information about your surgery and recovery at home. Replaces #255575 (English) Colour

Substance Use: buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone) and Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinics (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This is a document that has been adapted from the one that is currently with the buprenorphine/naloxone induction package. Minor changes have been made but this one should be with the take home suboxone information, as there have been some edits to the opening box that would only apply to take home suboxone and not a hospital induction. (English) Colour

Molar Pregnancy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A handout about molar pregnancy (gestational trophoblastic disease) including treatment and risks. (English) Colour

High and Low Potassium Foods (Detailed) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Lists of foods that are high and very high in potassium that people with kidney problems should limit. Better choices of foods with low and moderate amounts of potassium with detailed serving sizes. (English) Colour

How Children Develop Speech Sounds [English] Permalink Public

This handout is provided to parents of children aged 0-5 to provide them with information about which speech sounds development at which ages. It provides parents of what is typical and when to be concerned. As children learn to talk, they all make similar speech errors as they create easy ways to say words. We call these patterns of speech. This factsheet describes common speech errors children make as their develop speech sounds. It also gives you tips for how to work with your child to develop their speech sounds. (English) Colour